What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Wakefield is to bus which costs £11 - £27 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Sunderland Interchange and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from South Shields to Wakefield?

The distance between South Shields and Wakefield is 125 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £80.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from South Shields to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Wakefield bus from?

South Shields to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Wakefield train from?

South Shields to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Wakefield?

The best way to get from South Shields to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £27 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the South Shields to Wakefield bus arrive?

South Shields to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the South Shields to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Wakefield is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from South Shields to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2189+ hotels available in Wakefield.

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There are 4 ways to get from South Shields to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 4m
£54–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
4h 14m
£11–26
Drive 103.3 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Wakefieldcar 103.3 mi
1h 55m
£26–38
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from South Shields to St Jamessubway Yel
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
6h 15m
£22–37

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Distance: 124.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Wakefield, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Wakefield Bus Station via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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