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How to get fromMotherwell to Wakefieldby train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Motherwell to Wakefield by train, 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
    £120–180

  2. Drive  201.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Motherwell to Wakefieldcar car 201.3 mi
    3h 46m
    £51–73

  3. Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    5h 47m
    £66–162

  4. 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
    5h 1m
    £72–137

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 21m
    £89–201

  6. 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 48m
    £69–208

  7. 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 24m
    £76–170

Motherwell to Wakefield by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£120Cheapest 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 £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 4 times a day.

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