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There are 7 ways to get from Luton to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2h 52m
    £69–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Retail Parksbus bus 564
    5h 40m
    £25–45

  3. Drive  152.7 mi

    1. Drive from Luton to Wakefieldcar car 152.7 mi
    2h 33m
    £38–55

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LTN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 5m
    £78–217

  5. Line 101 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
    3h 13m
    £47–73

  6. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Luton to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    4h 16m
    £65–101

  7. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LTN - LBA
    5h 12m
    £75–192

Luton to Wakefield by train

Calendar230Weekly Trains
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Retail Parks once daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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