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How to get fromNelson to Wakefieldby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2h 28m
    £19–37

  2. Drive 37.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Wakefieldcar car 37.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 662 bus, line 425 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus bus 662
    3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 425
    3h 23m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Wakefieldtaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    1h 6m
    £75–95

  5. Bus, line 662 bus, line 268 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus bus 662
    3. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus bus 268
    3h 53m

  6. Bus, line 60 bus, line 116 bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldon Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus M4
    2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus bus 60 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Union Street Jbus bus 116
    4h 17m

Nelson to Wakefield by train and foot

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Wakefield, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldon Street to Wakefield Bus Station via Keighley Bus Station and Bradford Interchange Bus Station in around 3h 23m.

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