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Barnard Castle to Wakefield buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Barnard Castle and Wakefield takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Barnard Castle to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 44m
Duration
94 mi
Distance
Twice daily
Frequency

Barnard Castle to Wakefield bus times

Buses run twice daily between Barnard Castle and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barnard Castle is at 1:55 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Tubwell Row and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesNational ExpressArriva UK5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Weardale Motor ServicesFlixBusArriva UK8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesNational ExpressArriva UK5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Weardale Motor ServicesFlixBusArriva UK8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesNational ExpressArriva UK5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Weardale Motor ServicesFlixBusArriva UK8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesNational ExpressArriva UK5h • 2 changes
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    Weardale Motor ServicesFlixBusArriva UK8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesNational ExpressArriva UK5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Weardale Motor ServicesFlixBusArriva UK8h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Weardale Motor ServicesNational ExpressArriva UK5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Weardale Motor ServicesFlixBusArriva UK8h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnard Castle to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnard Castle to Wakefield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 93.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Queen Elizabeth's School via Tubwell Row, Dolphin Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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