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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Wakefield is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Huntworth Lane M5 and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Somerset to Wakefield?

The distance between Somerset and Wakefield is 245 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Somerset to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Wakefield bus from?

Somerset to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Huntworth Lane M5 station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Wakefield train from?

Somerset to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Somerset to Wakefield is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Somerset to Wakefield bus arrive?

Somerset to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Cabot Circus station.

Where does the Somerset to Wakefield train arrive?

Somerset to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Somerset to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Wakefield is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Somerset to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Somerset to Wakefield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Somerset to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£123–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 35m
£26–42
Drive 223.3 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Wakefieldcar 223.3 mi
3h 53m
£55–80
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
6h 23m
£58–123
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus Fal
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
7h 57m
£43–105
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain
5h 59m
£86–168
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
6h 8m
£109–254

Somerset to Wakefield by bus and train

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Distance: 244.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Taunton to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £120–170 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Wakefield Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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