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There are 8 ways to get from Motherwell to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    4h 16m
    £150–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    6h 52m
    £25–42

  3. Drive 201.3 mi

    1. Drive from Motherwell to Wakefieldcar car 201.3 mi
    3h 45m
    £49–71

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    6h 25m
    £55–144

  5. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    4h 52m
    £89–162

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 44m
    £61–193

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    6h 42m
    £69–189

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    5h 35m
    £90–193

Motherwell to Wakefield by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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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 £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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