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 £19 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

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 16m and costs £30 - £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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Wellingborough via Nottingham and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

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 and line 94 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Rushden train from?

Wakefield to Rushden train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Rushden?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Rushden is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Wakefield to Rushden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Rushden train arrive?

Wakefield to Rushden train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Rushden is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Wakefield to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 938+ hotels available in Rushden.

Wakefield to Rushden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 94 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus, line 94 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 26m
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 20m
£20–32
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
4h 31m
£57–99
Drive 123.4 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Rushdencar 123.4 mi
2h 16m
£30–44

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Distance: 134.6 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Adnitt Road via Nottingham, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 4h 31m. 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 20m.

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