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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Wakefield is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Skipton to Wakefield is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Skipton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Skipton to Wakefield?

The distance between Skipton and Wakefield is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £26.

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

The train from Skipton to Wakefield Westgate takes 55 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Wakefield bus from?

Skipton to Wakefield bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Wakefield train from?

Skipton to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Skipton station.

Train or bus from Skipton to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Skipton to Wakefield is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Skipton to Wakefield bus arrive?

Skipton to Wakefield bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Skipton to Wakefield train arrive?

Skipton to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Wakefield is 33 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Skipton to Wakefield.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Wakefield Westgatetrain Skipton - London Kings Cross / ...
55 min
£12–26
Drive 33.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skipton to Wakefieldcar 33.2 mi
51 min
£9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
3h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Skipton to Wakefieldtaxi 33.2 mi
51 min
£70–85
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Wakefield Westgatetrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
1h 3m
£12–26

Skipton to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 35.7 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Skipton to Wakefield Westgate 6 times a week. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 55 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Wakefield Bus Station via Ilkley Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 1m.

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