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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Wakefield is to bus which costs £13 - £19 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Green Oaks and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool Lime Street and Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Widnes to Wakefield?

The distance between Widnes and Wakefield is 84 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £26 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Widnes to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Wakefield bus from?

Widnes to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Green Oaks station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Wakefield train from?

Widnes to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Widnes to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £26 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Widnes to Wakefield bus arrive?

Widnes to Wakefield bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Widnes to Wakefield train arrive?

Widnes to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Wakefield is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Widnes to Wakefield.

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

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Widnes to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 268 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Widnes to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 43m
£27–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Green Oaks to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 82A / ...
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5h 53m
£13–19
Train, line 268 bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bradford Interchangetrain Chester - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268
5h 2m
£16–20
Drive 65 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Wakefieldcar 65 mi
1h 15m
£16–23
Line 110 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus 110
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
3h
£19–55

Widnes to Wakefield by train

119Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Widnes to Wakefield.

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfield hourly. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green Oaks to Queen Elizabeth GS via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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