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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Wakefield is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at The Springs H via Fountain Square, Sheffield Interchange/C2 and Barnsley Interchange/A13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Buxton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Buxton to Wakefield?

The distance between Buxton and Wakefield is 62 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Wakefield without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Buxton to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Wakefield bus from?

Buxton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Fountain Square station.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Wakefield train from?

Buxton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Buxton station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Buxton to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 65 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Buxton to Wakefield bus arrive?

Buxton to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/C2 station.

Where does the Buxton to Wakefield train arrive?

Buxton to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Wakefield is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Buxton to Wakefield.

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Squarebus 58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Square to Paternoster Row/SS2bus 218
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain
2h 40m
Line 65 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fountain Square to Sheffield Interchange/C2bus 65
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C2 to Barnsley Interchange/A1bus X17
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to The Springs Hbus 59 / ...
4h 54m
£11–18
Train
1. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Buxton - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 46m
£19–34
Drive 45.2 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Wakefieldcar 45.2 mi
1h 8m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Buxton to Wakefieldtaxi 45.2 mi
1h 8m
£190–240

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Distance: 61.9 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Buxton, Derbyshire, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Buxton to Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to The Springs H via Fountain Square, Sheffield Interchange/C2, Barnsley Interchange/A1, and Barnsley Interchange/A13 in around 4h 54m.

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