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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Rushden is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 6h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Rushden is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Leeds City Bus Station and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Rushden?

The distance between Wakefield and Rushden is 135 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Rushden without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Wakefield to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Rushden bus from?

Wakefield to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Rushden?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Rushden is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £22 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Wakefield to Rushden bus arrive?

Wakefield to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coach Park station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Rushden is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Wakefield to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 842+ hotels available in Rushden.

Wakefield to Rushden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 48 bus

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Old Town Hallbus X4
3. Take the bus from Old Town Hall to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 94
4h 2m
£31–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
6h 7m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 16m
£22–87
Drive 123.4 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Rushdencar 123.4 mi
2h 17m
£30–44
Train, line 48 bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Church Street Interchangebus 48
5h 19m
£27–98

Wakefield to Rushden by train and bus

40Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Rushden.

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Distance: 134.7 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Adnitt Road via Sheffield, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Leeds City Bus Station, Coach Park, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 7m.

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