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 £30 - £80 and takes 6h 39m.

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 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bedford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Bedford station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

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 16m.

How far is it from Bedford to Wakefield?

The distance between Bedford and Wakefield is 143 miles. The road distance is 136.2 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 16m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 16m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Bedford to Wakefield bus arrive?

Bedford to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m 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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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 16m
£64–107
Drive 135.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Wakefieldcar 135.4 mi
2h 32m
£33–48
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 59m
£53–78
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 2m
£64–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
6h 39m
£33–77

Bedford to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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