There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield WestgatePlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 39m£33–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Hall St to Newhall StX8
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Leeds City Bus StationUk070 / ...
5h 21m£16–33Tram, bus, train
- Take the tram from Pipers Row to Grand Central New Street
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2131 / ...
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgate
4h 49mDrive 103.2 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Wakefield103.2 mi
1h 55m£26–37
Wolverhampton to Wakefield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Old Hall St and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Newhall St and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Wakefield is 116 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Old Hall St station.
Wolverhampton to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Wakefield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £30–90 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Hall St to Queen Elizabeth GS via Newhall St and Leeds City Bus Station in around 5h 21m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 835 8181
- enquiries@westmidlandsmetro.com
- Website
- westmidlandsmetro.com
Tram from Pipers Row to Grand Central New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://westmidlandsmetro.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–14
- 1st Class
- £20–24
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Old Hall St to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wolverhampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Newhall St station.
Wolverhampton to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Wakefield is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Wolverhampton to Wakefield.
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