There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 57m£26–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
4h 34m£13–46Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Wakefield70.5 mi
1h 22mDrive 70.5 mi
- Drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefieldcar 70.5 mi
1h 22m£18–25Line 89 bus, train
- Take the bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to St Helens Central Interchangebus 89
- Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Dewsburytrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds
6h 1m£28–54
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Liverpool South Parkway and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Wakefield is 71 miles. The road distance is 70.9 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield, including transfers.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.
The best way to get from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £50 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Liverpool Airport (LPL), England and Wakefield, England?
You can take a bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Wakefield Kirkgate via Liverpool South Parkway, Liverpool South Parkway, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Dewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to St Helens Central Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Liverpool-LPL to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Wakefield.
There are 2190+ hotels available in Wakefield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liverpool Airport (LPL) and Wakefield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























