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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Wakefield is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Wakefield?

The distance between Cambridge and Wakefield is 145 miles. The road distance is 137.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Wakefield without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Cambridge to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Wakefield bus from?

Cambridge to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Wakefield train from?

Cambridge to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Wakefield is to train via Peterborough which takes 2h 33m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Cambridge to Wakefield bus arrive?

Cambridge to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Wakefield train arrive?

Cambridge to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Wakefield is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cambridge to Wakefield.

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

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 33m
£50–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Uk900 / ...
6h 19m
£23–38
Drive 137 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Wakefieldcar 137 mi
2h 30m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stevenagetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
2h 53m
£64–94
Train #2
1. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
5h 7m
£68–107

Cambridge to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 144.2 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Wakefield Westgate via Peterborough in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Queen Elizabeth's School via St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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