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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Wakefield is to bus which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Wakefield is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Penzance and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Penzance to Wakefield?

The distance between Penzance and Wakefield is 400 miles. The road distance is 367.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £210 - £300.

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

The train from Penzance to Wakefield Westgate takes 7h 31m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Wakefield bus from?

Penzance to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Wakefield train from?

Penzance to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Penzance to Wakefield is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £210 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Penzance to Wakefield bus arrive?

Penzance to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Wakefield train arrive?

Penzance to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Wakefield is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Penzance to Wakefield.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Penzance to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Penzance to Wakefield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Wakefield Westgatetrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
7h 31m
£210–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
14h 16m
£82–194
Drive 365.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Wakefieldcar 365.2 mi
6h 28m
£89–129
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 51m
£89–208
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain Penzance - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
8h 11m
£206–305
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
12h 10m
£84–228
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 48m
£152–332
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
10h 26m
£107–276

Penzance to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 397.4 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Penzance to Wakefield Westgate once daily. Tickets cost £210–300 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wakefield Kirkgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall in around 14h 16m.

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