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

The cheapest way to get from Essex to Wakefield is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essex to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Essex and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Essex to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Tye Green Post Office and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Essex and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Essex to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from White Notley and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Essex to Wakefield?

The distance between Essex and Wakefield is 220 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essex to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Essex to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essex to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essex to Wakefield train from?

Essex to Wakefield train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.

Train, bus or fly from Essex to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Essex to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Essex to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essex to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essex to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Essex to Wakefield is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Essex to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from White Notley to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 18m
£81–128
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 42m
£36–68
Drive 173.1 mi
1. Drive from Essex to Wakefieldcar 173.1 mi
3h 26m
£43–61
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
6h 44m
£57–134
Line 333 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 333 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 22m
Bus, train
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 46m
£52–113
Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from White Notley to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
6h 56m
£263–644
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from White Notley 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 44m
£106–340

Essex to Wakefield by train and subway

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.8 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from White Notley to Wakefield Westgate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Wakefield Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 42m.

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