What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from St Brides Church and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

The distance between East Kilbride and Wakefield is 285 miles. The road distance is 206.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £150 - £220.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Wakefield bus from?

East Kilbride to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Wakefield train from?

East Kilbride to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the East Kilbride to Wakefield train arrive?

East Kilbride to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Wakefield is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from East Kilbride to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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East Kilbride to Wakefield - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from East Kilbride to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wakefield Westgatetrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
5h 56m
£154–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
7h 54m
£29–49
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Wakefieldcar 205.4 mi
3h 55m
£50–73
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 43m
£59–145
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
6h 9m
£66–150
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 41m
£148–239
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 54m
£70–186
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 47m
£91–191
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 45m
£98–207

East Kilbride to Wakefield by bus and train

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5h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 282.8 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Wakefield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Wakefield Westgate 3 times a day. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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