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

The cheapest way to get from York to Wakefield is to bus and line 110 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Wakefield is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between York and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Queen Elizabeth GS via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between York and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from York and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from York to Wakefield?

The distance between York and Wakefield is 35 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 45 min and costs £12 - £27.

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

The train from York to Wakefield Westgate takes 45 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 Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Wakefield train from?

York to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, 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 45 min and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 110 bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 56m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from York to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Wakefield is 30 miles. It takes approximately 43 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?

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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 Westgatetrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
45 min
£12–27
Bus, line 110 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth GSbus 110
1h 56m
£4–6
Drive 29.6 mi
1. Drive from York to Wakefieldcar 29.6 mi
43 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from York to Wakefieldtaxi 29.6 mi
43 min
£65–85

York to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 35.1 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

Cross Country operates a train from York to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £18–27 and the journey takes 45 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Queen Elizabeth GS via Leeds Bus Station Entrance and Leeds City Bus Station in around 1h 56m.

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