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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Wakefield is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Wakefield is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Wakefield?

The distance between Falkirk and Wakefield is 264 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Falkirk to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Wakefield bus from?

Falkirk to Wakefield bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Wakefield train from?

Falkirk to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.

Train, bus or fly from Falkirk to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 7h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £210 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Falkirk to Wakefield bus arrive?

Falkirk to Wakefield bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Falkirk to Wakefield train arrive?

Falkirk to Wakefield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Falkirk to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Wakefield is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Falkirk to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 54m
£137–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
7h 47m
£29–50
Drive 218 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Wakefieldcar 218 mi
4h 16m
£54–77
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 3m
£72–205
Bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Weir Street to Princes Streetbus X38
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
8h 30m
£29–101
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 15m
£76–189
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 33m
£104–199
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 34m
£91–199

Falkirk to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 262.8 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Wakefield Westgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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