What is the cheapest way to get from Settle to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Wakefield is to train which costs £9 - £12 and takes 1h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Settle to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Settle to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Settle and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 4, Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Settle and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Settle and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Settle to Wakefield?

The distance between Settle and Wakefield is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.6 miles.

How do I travel from Settle to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Settle to Wakefield without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 1h 23m and costs £8 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Settle to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Settle to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Wakefield bus from?

Settle to Wakefield bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Settle to Wakefield train from?

Settle to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Settle station.

Train or bus from Settle to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Settle to Wakefield is to train via Leeds which takes 1h 23m and costs £8 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 662 bus and line 268 bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Settle to Wakefield bus arrive?

Settle to Wakefield bus services, operated by Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches, arrive at Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Settle to Wakefield train arrive?

Settle to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Settle to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Wakefield is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Settle to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Settle to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Settle to Wakefield - 6 ways to travel via train, line 662 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Settle to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Settle to LeedsCarlisle - Leeds / ...
1h 23m
£9–24
Line 662 bus, line 268 bus
1. Take the bus from Keighley Rail Station A to Bradford Interchange Bus Station662
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street J268
3h 25m
£11–16
Drive 47.3 mi
1. Drive from Settle to Wakefield47.3 mi
1h 8m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Settle to Wakefield47.3 mi
1h 8m
£95–120
Train
1. Take the train from Settle to Wakefield KirkgateCarlisle - Nottingham
1h 26m
£9–12
Line 580 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Station Stand 2580 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationX84
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station110 / ...
3h 45m

Settle to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Settle, England and Wakefield, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Settle to Leeds every 3 hours. Tickets cost £6–18 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Settle to Union Street J via Keighley, Keighley Rail Station A, and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 3h 25m.

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