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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Wakefield is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Wakefield is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Poole to Wakefield?

The distance between Poole and Wakefield is 293 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Wakefield without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Poole to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Wakefield bus from?

Poole to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Wakefield train from?

Poole to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Poole to Wakefield is to train via London which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Poole to Wakefield bus arrive?

Poole to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Poole to Wakefield train arrive?

Poole to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Wakefield is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Poole to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 51m
£99–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
9h 46m
£39–65
Drive 251.9 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Wakefieldcar 251.9 mi
4h 22m
£63–91
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 59m
£98–235
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 11m
£121–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
10h 10m
£49–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 27m
£105–328
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 17m
£143–309

Poole to Wakefield by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 291.1 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Wakefield Westgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Queen Elizabeth's School via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 46m.

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