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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 19m
    £170–250

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    9h 48m
    £31–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
    9h 46m
    £64–152

  4. Drive 302.6 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Wakefieldcar car 302.6 mi
    5h 11m
    £74–107

  5. Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 44m
    £117–229

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 28m
    £90–210

  7. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane NQY - LBA
    12h 22m
    £81–216

Plymouth to Wakefield by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £170–250 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Wakefield Kirkgate via Birmingham Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A2, and Meadowhall in around 9h 46m.

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