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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Wakefield is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Wakefield is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Salford to Wakefield?

The distance between Salford and Wakefield is 39 miles. The road distance is 42.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £24.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Salford to Wakefield bus from?

Salford to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Wakefield train from?

Salford to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Salford to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Salford to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 2h 2m.

Where does the Salford to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salford to Wakefield train arrive?

Salford to Wakefield train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Salford to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Wakefield is 43 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Salford to Wakefield.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Manchester Piccadilly - York / ...
1h 1m
£14–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
2h 2m
£9–22
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Wakefieldcar 42.6 mi
58 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford to Wakefieldtaxi 42.6 mi
58 min
£90–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Dewsburytrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Dewsbury Bus Station to Union Street Jbus 268 / ...
2h 11m
£19–33

Salford to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 39 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station in around 2h 2m.

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