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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to London is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to London is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £40 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Retail Parks C and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Wakefield to London?

The distance between Wakefield and London is 176 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £40 - £75.

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

The train from Wakefield Westgate to London Kings Cross takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to London bus from?

Wakefield to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Parks C station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to London train from?

Wakefield to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to London?

The best way to get from Wakefield to London is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus via Sheffield, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Wakefield to London bus arrive?

Wakefield to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Wakefield to London train arrive?

Wakefield to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to London is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Wakefield to London.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wakefield to London?

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Wakefield to London - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Wakefield to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 58m
£40–75
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk010 / ...
5h 50m
£20–38
Bus via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn14 / ...
5h 24m
£24–44
Drive 184.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Londoncar 184.1 mi
3h 14m
£45–65
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 49m
£82–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Parks C to Marble Archbus 465 / ...
5h 41m
£35–85
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 49m
£112–252

Wakefield to London by train

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to London Victoria every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–27 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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