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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Wakefield is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Motherwell and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Wakefield?

The distance between Motherwell and Wakefield is 275 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £140 - £210.

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

The train from Motherwell to Wakefield Westgate takes 4h 16m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Wakefield train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Motherwell to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Motherwell to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Motherwell to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Wakefield is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Motherwell to Wakefield.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Motherwell 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 / ...
4h 16m
£140–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31
6h 57m
£26–44
Drive 201.3 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Wakefieldcar 201.3 mi
3h 45m
£50–72
Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
6h 22m
£62–165
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
4h 50m
£56–159
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane EDI - LBA
6h 49m
£73–175
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 35m
£68–186
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 33m
£83–182

Motherwell to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 273.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Wakefield Westgate 3 times a day. Tickets cost £140–210 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 £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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