There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Snaith by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract MonkhillLeeds - Knottingley
- Take the train from Pontefract Monkhill to SnaithLeeds - Goole
1h 40m£5–8Line 149 bus, train
- Take the bus from Kirkgate E to Mill Dam Lane149 / ...
- Take the train from Pontefract Monkhill to SnaithLeeds - Goole
2h 7m£6–9Drive 22.9 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Snaith22.9 mi
31 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Snaith22.9 mi
31 min£50–60Line 149 bus, line 476 bus, line 401 bus
- Take the bus from Kirkgate A to Pontefract Bus Station149 / ...
- Take the bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Park Street Shelter476
- Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 2 to Snaith Railway Stn401
3h 43m£7–11
Wakefield to Snaith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Snaith is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Snaith is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Snaith. However, there are services departing from Kirkgate A and arriving at Snaith Railway Stn via Pontefract Bus Station and Bus Stn Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Snaith. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Snaith via Pontefract Monkhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Wakefield and Snaith is 20 miles. The road distance is 23 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Snaith without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £5 - £9.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Wakefield to Snaith, including transfers.
Wakefield to Snaith bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, depart from Kirkgate A station.
Wakefield to Snaith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Snaith is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £5 - £9. Alternatively, you can line 149 bus and line 476 bus and line 401 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Snaith, England?
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Snaith via Pontefract Monkhill in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirkgate A to Snaith Railway Stn via Pontefract Bus Station, Park Street Shelter, and Bus Stn Stand 2 in around 3h 43m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Monkhill
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Pontefract Monkhill to Snaith
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £1–2
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £1–2
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Pontefract Monkhill
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Anytime Single
- £5–95
- Advanced Single
- £5–6
- Phone
- +44 344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Kirkgate E to Mill Dam Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
Bus from Kirkgate A to Pontefract Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
Bus from Pontefract Bus Station to Park Street Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
Bus from Bus Stn Stand 2 to Snaith Railway Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Arriva Yorkshire
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- £50–60
Wakenfield Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 1924950701
- Website
- allwakefieldstaxi.co.uk
Wakenfield & Abbey Cars
- Phone
- +44 1924 380000
- Website
- wakefieldcars.com
Ace Taxis Wakefield
- Phone
- +44 1924 299 999
- Website
- acetaxis.biz
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Snaith bus services, operated by Arriva Yorkshire, arrive at Pontefract Bus Station.
Wakefield to Snaith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Pontefract Monkhill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Snaith is 23 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Wakefield to Snaith.
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