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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Wakefield is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Rue De Jeunes and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Braintree to Wakefield?

The distance between Braintree and Wakefield is 223 miles. The road distance is 170.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Braintree to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Wakefield bus from?

Braintree to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Wakefield train from?

Braintree to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Train, bus or fly from Braintree to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Braintree to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 7h 4m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Braintree to Wakefield bus arrive?

Braintree to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Braintree to Wakefield train arrive?

Braintree to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Wakefield is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Braintree to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Braintree to Wakefield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 26m
£82–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
7h 34m
£31–60
Bus, train via Nottingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 21m
£49–115
Drive 169.8 mi
1. Drive from Braintree to Wakefieldcar 169.8 mi
3h 19m
£42–60
Fly London Stansted Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
7h 4m
£58–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
4h 40m
£68–108
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 52m
£101–340
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 56m
£64–164

Braintree to Wakefield by train and subway

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Wakefield Westgate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2.com fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) once daily.

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