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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Wakefield is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Wakefield?

The distance between Ilkeston and Wakefield is 84 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Wakefield without a car is to line 15 bus and train which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Ilkeston to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Wakefield bus from?

Ilkeston to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Wakefield bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Wakefield is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Ilkeston to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2180+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Ilkeston to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 15 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 15 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus 15
2. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain
2h 39m
£33–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
4h 32m
£14–32
Bus, train via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 1C / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 5m
£33–54
Drive 60.5 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Wakefieldcar 60.5 mi
1h 8m
£16–22
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Streetbus Two
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Nottingham - Leeds
2h 58m
£27–52

Ilkeston to Wakefield by bus and train

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2h 39mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

National Express operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 15m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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