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How to get fromBasingstoke to Wakefieldby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Wakefield by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Southampton Central - Leeds / ...
    3h 29m
    £90–140

  2. Drive  199.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Wakefieldcar car 199.8 mi
    3h 28m
    £50–72

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    7h 23m
    £90–210

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 32m
    £74–123

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 32m
    £87–323

Basingstoke to Wakefield by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Basingstoke to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 29m.

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