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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Prescot is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £9 - £21 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Prescot is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Wycherley Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Prescot via Huddersfield and Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Prescot?

The distance between Wakefield and Prescot is 79 miles. The road distance is 64.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £26 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Wakefield to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Prescot bus from?

Wakefield to Prescot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Prescot train from?

Wakefield to Prescot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Huddersfield station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Prescot?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Prescot is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £26 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £30 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Wakefield to Prescot bus arrive?

Wakefield to Prescot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Wakefield to Prescot train arrive?

Wakefield to Prescot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Prescot is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Wakefield to Prescot.

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

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Where can I stay near Prescot?

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Wakefield to Prescot - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 61 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Prescot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 36m
£27–66
Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edge Hill StationUk072
2. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Queens Road61
5h 22m
£9–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Wycherley Street10A
5h 9m
£14–30
Drive 64.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Prescot64.2 mi
1h 16m
£16–24
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to RainhillManchester Airport - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 36m
£17–54

Wakefield to Prescot by train

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £18–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Wycherley Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 9m.

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