There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 51m£98–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk002 / ...
10h 7m£38–89Drive 251.9 mi
- Drive from Poole to Wakefieldcar 251.9 mi
4h 22m£63–90Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane SOU - LBA
7h 58m£94–218Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
6h 57m£123–193Train, fly to Newcastle
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain
6h 22m£148–299
Poole to Wakefield by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Wakefield is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Wakefield is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £90.
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 10h 7m.
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.
The distance between Poole and Wakefield is 293 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.
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.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Poole to Wakefield, including transfers.
Poole to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
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 - £90 and takes 10h 7m.
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 10h 7m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–330
Flights from Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–190
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Poole to Wakefield train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Wakefield is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Poole to Wakefield.
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