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

The cheapest way to get from Rushden to Wakefield is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rushden to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Rushden and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Rushden to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from (Rushden) Barwick House and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rushden and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Rushden to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Rushden to Wakefield?

The distance between Rushden and Wakefield is 133 miles. The road distance is 122.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rushden to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Rushden to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Wakefield bus from?

Rushden to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Rushden to Wakefield train from?

Rushden to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Wellingborough station.

Train or bus from Rushden to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Rushden to Wakefield is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Rushden to Wakefield bus arrive?

Rushden to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Rushden to Wakefield train arrive?

Rushden to Wakefield train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Rushden to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Rushden to Wakefield is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Rushden to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Rushden to Wakefield - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Rushden to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wellingborough to Sheffieldtrain Bedford - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£60–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
7h 40m
£27–50
Line 50 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 5m
£39–59
Drive 122 mi
1. Drive from Rushden to Wakefieldcar 122 mi
2h 17m
£31–44
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby to Bus Interchangebus 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 11m
£52–86

Rushden to Wakefield by bus and train

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Distance: 132.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Rushden, Northamptonshire, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a bus from Blackfriars to Wakefield Westgate via Church Street Interchange, Dryden Road, Wellingborough, and Sheffield in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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