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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Wakefield is to bus and line 231 bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Wakefield?

The distance between Birkenhead and Wakefield is 71 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Wakefield without a car is to train via Huddersfield which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Birkenhead to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Wakefield bus from?

Birkenhead to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Wakefield train from?

Birkenhead to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Wakefield is to train via Huddersfield which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Wakefield bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfield station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Wakefield train arrive?

Birkenhead to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Wakefield is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Birkenhead to Wakefield.

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

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Train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Huddersfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 5m
£25–43
Bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Westgate Stop W4 - Huddersfieldbus Uk930
2. Take the bus from Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 232 / ...
3h 55m
£8–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
3h 44m
£18–45
Drive 73.9 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Wakefieldcar 73.9 mi
1h 31m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 13m
£30–54
Train #2
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Sheffield / ...
2h 14m
£25–45

Birkenhead to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wakefield Kirkgate via Huddersfield in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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