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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Wakefield is to bus which costs £6 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Whitby to Wakefield?

The distance between Whitby and Wakefield is 84 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Wakefield without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £12 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Whitby to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Wakefield bus from?

Whitby to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitby to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Whitby to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Whitby to Wakefield bus arrive?

Whitby to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the Whitby to Wakefield train arrive?

Whitby to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Wakefield is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Whitby to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Whitby to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 59m
£12–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 840
4h 36m
£6
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain Whitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 10m
£59–94
Drive 77.6 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Wakefieldcar 77.6 mi
1h 36m
£20–28

Whitby to Wakefield by bus and train

25Weekly Services

3h 59mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 83.2 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Wakefield Westgate via Darlington in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance 3 times a day. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 3h 46m.

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