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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to London is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to London is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Retail Parks and arriving at Marble Arch. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Wakefield to London?

The distance between Wakefield and London is 176 miles. The road distance is 185.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to London without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £85.

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

The train from Wakefield Westgate to London Kings Cross takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to London bus from?

Wakefield to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Retail Parks station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to London train from?

Wakefield to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to London?

The best way to get from Wakefield to London is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Wakefield to London bus arrive?

Wakefield to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marble Arch station.

Where does the Wakefield to London train arrive?

Wakefield to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to London is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Wakefield to London.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wakefield to London?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 58m
£45–85
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
5h 47m
£27–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retail Parks to Marble Archbus 564
5h 35m
£30–55
Drive 184.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Londoncar 184.2 mi
3h 15m
£46–66
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 54m
£80–310
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2h 59m
£79–128

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Retail Parks to Marble Arch once daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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