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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Wakefield is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retail Parks H via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Kettering, Leicester and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Bedford to Wakefield?

The distance between Bedford and Wakefield is 143 miles. The road distance is 138.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Bedford to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Wakefield bus from?

Bedford to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Wakefield train from?

Bedford to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.

Train or bus from Bedford to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Bedford to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Bedford to Wakefield bus arrive?

Bedford to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Retail Parks H station.

Where does the Bedford to Wakefield train arrive?

Bedford to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Wakefield is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Bedford to Wakefield.

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain
3h 20m
£60–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Retail Parks Hbus 564
5h 30m
£24–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Bus Stationbus 9A / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 56m
£48–73
Drive 137.6 mi
1. Drive from Bedford to Wakefieldcar 137.6 mi
2h 26m
£35–50
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Nottingham - Leeds
4h 3m
£56–89

Bedford to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Wakefield Westgate via Kettering, Leicester, and Sheffield in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Retail Parks H once daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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