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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Wakefield is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 35m.

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 35m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

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 1m.

How far is it from Whitby to Wakefield?

The distance between Whitby and Wakefield is 100 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 22m and costs £18 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 1m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.

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 35m 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 2045+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Whitby to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 Station to Railway Station Stop SX93
2. Take the train from Scarborough to LeedsScarborough - Manchester Victoria / ...
3h 22m
£18–54
Bus, train via York
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to Wakefield KirkgateYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 48m
Drive 77.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Wakefield77.5 mi
1h 35m
£19–28
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to DarlingtonWhitby - Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Wakefield WestgateEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 1m
£27–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance840
4h 29m

Whitby to Wakefield by bus and train

120Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 99.4 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 1m. Alternatively, Yorkshire Coastliner operates a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Leeds Bus Station Entrance every 3 hours, and the journey takes 3h 44m.

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