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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Wakefield is to line 184 bus and line 231 bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Wakefield is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Way and arriving at Union Street J via Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate via Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Oldham to Wakefield?

The distance between Oldham and Wakefield is 47 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Wakefield without a car is to tram and train via Huddersfield which takes 2h 3m and costs £15 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Oldham to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Wakefield bus from?

Oldham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St Mary's Way station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Wakefield train from?

Oldham to Wakefield train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Where does the Oldham to Wakefield bus arrive?

Oldham to Wakefield bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Huddersfield Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Wakefield train arrive?

Oldham to Wakefield train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Wakefield is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Oldham to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2175+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Oldham to Wakefield - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, line 343 bus, and car

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

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Tram, train via Huddersfield
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain
3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
2h 3m
£16–28
Line 184 bus, line 231 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 184
2. Take the bus from Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 232 / ...
2h 52m
£3–5
Line 343 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Stalybridge Bus Stationbus 343 / ...
2. Take the train from Stalybridge to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
2h 36m
£13–21
Drive 33.1 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Wakefieldcar 33.1 mi
50 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Wakefieldtaxi 33.1 mi
50 min
£140–180
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Rochdale Railway Stationtram Pink Line
2. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2h 12m
£21–39

Oldham to Wakefield by tram and train

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2h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 46.5 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's Way to Union Street J via Huddersfield Bus Station and Stand Z2 Huddersfield Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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