The average bus between Rushden and Wakefield takes 6h 34m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rushden 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 4 times a day between Rushden and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rushden is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 1m • 3 changes


5h 56m • 3 changes


7h 4m • 3 changes


6h 33m • 3 changes


6h 1m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


6h 25m • 3 changes


6h 3m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rushden 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 Rushden to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Rushden station and arriving at Wakefield station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Rushden to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Rushden to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
The distance between Rushden and Wakefield is 166.2 km. The road distance is 306 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.