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How to get fromNewport to Wakefieldby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Newport to Wakefield by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Leeds / ...
    3h 28m
    £85–130

  2. Drive  195.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Wakefieldcar car 195.1 mi
    3h 31m
    £49–70

  3. Bus to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    6h 36m
    £60–128

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 9m
    £88–132

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    4h 47m
    £64–103

  6. Fly from Cardiff Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    6h 27m
    £54–246

Newport to Wakefield by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Newport, Wales and Wakefield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 3 times a day.

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