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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Selby is to line 149 bus and line 476 bus which costs £3 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Selby is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Selby?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Selby. However, there are services departing from Kirkgate A and arriving at Park Street Shelter via Pontefract Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Selby?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Selby. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Selby via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Wakefield to Selby?

The distance between Wakefield and Selby is 31 miles. The road distance is 24.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Selby without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £4 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 54 min to get from Wakefield to Selby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Selby bus from?

Wakefield to Selby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Kirkgate A station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Selby train from?

Wakefield to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Selby?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Selby is to train which takes 54 min and costs £4 - £17. Alternatively, you can line 149 bus and line 476 bus, which costs £3 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Wakefield to Selby bus arrive?

Wakefield to Selby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Selby train arrive?

Wakefield to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Selby is 24 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Wakefield to Selby.

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

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Where can I stay near Selby?

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Wakefield to Selby - 4 ways to travel via train, line 149 bus, and line 476 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Leedstrain Doncaster - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Selbytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Hull / ...
54 min
£4–17
Line 149 bus, line 476 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Pontefract Bus Stationbus 149 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Park Street Shelterbus 476
2h 36m
£3
Drive 24.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Selbycar 24.1 mi
33 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Selbytaxi 24.1 mi
33 min
£50–65

Wakefield to Selby by train

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Distance: 30.3 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Selby via Leeds in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkgate A to Park Street Shelter via Pontefract Bus Station in around 2h 36m.

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