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

The cheapest way to get from York to Wakefield is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Wakefield is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between York and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Low Ousegate and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between York and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from York to Wakefield?

The distance between York and Wakefield is 27 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £35.

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

The train from York to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the York to Wakefield bus from?

York to Wakefield bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Low Ousegate station.

Where do I catch the York to Wakefield train from?

York to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Wakefield?

The best way to get from York to Wakefield is to train which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 110 bus, which costs and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the York to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the York to Wakefield train arrive?

York to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from York to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Wakefield is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from York to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2042+ hotels available in Wakefield.

York to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 110 bus, car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to Wakefield KirkgateYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
36 min
£7–35
Bus, line 110 bus
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GS110
1h 59m
Drive 29.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Wakefield29.6 mi
42 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Wakefield29.6 mi
42 min
£65–85

York to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £7–23 and the journey takes 36 min. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Ousegate to Queen Elizabeth GS via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 59m.

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