The average bus between Burnley and Wakefield takes 4h 14m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. There is a bus service every few hours from Burnley 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.
Buses run hourly between Burnley and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Keighley Bus Station and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Wakefield station via Keighley Bus Station Entrance station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Burnley to Wakefield bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Ormerod Road station.
Burnley to Wakefield bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Wakefield Bus Station.
Book your Burnley to Wakefield bus tickets online with The Burnley Bus Company, The Keighley Bus Company and Arriva UK.
The distance between Burnley and Wakefield is 50.5 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Ormerod Road to Wakefield Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 3h 50m.