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How to get fromPrestwich to Wakefieldby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Tram, train via Huddersfield

    best
    1. Take the tram from Prestwich to Victoriatram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Huddersfield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    1h 55m
    £13–23

  2. Bus, line 110 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth's Schoolbus bus 110
    2h 58m
    £9–16

  3. Drive  38.6 mi

    1. Drive from Prestwich to Wakefieldcar car 38.6 mi
    49 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestwich to Wakefieldtaxi taxi 38.6 mi
    49 min
    £170–210

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram tram Blue Line
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
    2h 8m
    £14–22

  6. Train, line 268 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Union Street Jbus bus 268
    3h 23m
    £16–30

Prestwich to Wakefield by tram and train

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Queen Elizabeth's School via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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