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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Wakefield is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £27 - £90 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Swindon to Wakefield?

The distance between Swindon and Wakefield is 256 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Wakefield without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Swindon to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Wakefield bus from?

Swindon to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Wakefield train from?

Swindon to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Swindon to Wakefield is to train via London which takes 3h 36m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £27 - £90 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Swindon to Wakefield bus arrive?

Swindon to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Wakefield train arrive?

Swindon to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Wakefield is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Swindon to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Swindon to Wakefield - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield WestgateLondon Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 36m
£62–229
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Lake
3. Take the bus from Lake to Leeds City Bus Station
7h 3m
£28–88
Drive 173.1 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Wakefield173.1 mi
3h 14m
£44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
5h 20m
£107–394
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham SpaLondon Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m
£139–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Royal Well Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
7h 15m
£36–80

Swindon to Wakefield by train and subway

172Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Wakefield Westgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Wakefield Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Lake, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 3m.

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