There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 43m£23–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4h 13m£22–51Drive 103.3 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Wakefieldcar 103.3 mi
1h 57m£26–37Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 53m£31–141
Wolverhampton to Wakefield by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
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 43m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Wakefield is 116 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £22 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Wolverhampton to Wakefield, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus 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 43m and costs £22 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 13m.
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 £20–85 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GS via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 13m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Wolverhampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 57m to drive from Wolverhampton to Wakefield.
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