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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Wakefield is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Telford to Wakefield?

The distance between Telford and Wakefield is 132 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £160.

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

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

Where do I catch the Telford to Wakefield bus from?

Telford to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Wakefield train from?

Telford to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.

Train or bus from Telford to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Telford to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Telford to Wakefield bus arrive?

Telford to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Telford to Wakefield train arrive?

Telford to Wakefield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Telford to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Wakefield is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Telford to Wakefield.

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

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Telford to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Shrewsbury - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 3m
£61–156
Drive 97.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Telford to Wakefieldcar 97.8 mi
2h 30m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 23m
£40–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 5A / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 27m
£35–113

Telford to Wakefield by train

116Weekly Trains

3h 3mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Telford to Wakefield.

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GS via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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