What is the cheapest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield is to bus which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Northampton to Wakefield?

The distance between Northampton and Wakefield is 153 miles. The road distance is 120.8 miles.

How do I travel from Northampton to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Northampton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Northampton to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Northampton to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Wakefield bus from?

Northampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Wakefield train from?

Northampton to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Northampton to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £26 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Northampton to Wakefield bus arrive?

Northampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds Cultural Stop C station.

Where does the Northampton to Wakefield train arrive?

Northampton to Wakefield train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Wakefield is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Northampton to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Northampton to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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There are 3 ways to get from Northampton to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
3h 15m
£60–108
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus Uk905 / ...
3h 29m
£17–26
Drive 120.1 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Wakefieldcar 120.1 mi
2h 6m
£30–43

Northampton to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 151.8 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leeds Cultural Stop C twice daily. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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