What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Wakefield is 115 miles. The road distance is 101.7 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £50 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

The train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgate takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield bus from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield train from?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield bus arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield train arrive?

Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 46m
£50–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2h 52m
£12–20
Drive 101.1 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefieldcar 101.1 mi
1h 53m
£26–37
Bus via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
3h 22m
£13–21

Newcastle upon Tyne to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Wakefield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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