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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Wakefield is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Wakefield?

The distance between Carlisle and Wakefield is 123 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £90.

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

The train from Carlisle to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wakefield bus from?

Carlisle to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Carlisle to Wakefield bus arrive?

Carlisle to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Wakefield train arrive?

Carlisle to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Wakefield is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Carlisle to Wakefield.

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

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Carlisle to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
3h 4m
£45–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
3h 31m
£14–24
Drive 118.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Wakefieldcar 118.3 mi
2h 29m
£29–42
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
3h 6m
£48–88
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Ukn31
3h 31m
£14–24

Carlisle to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 122.6 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Wakefield Kirkgate once a week. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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