There are 6 ways to get from Swindon to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 28m£89–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Coach Parkbus S3
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus S6
7h 24m£32–58Drive 173.1 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Wakefieldcar 173.1 mi
3h 16m£43–62Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
6h 42m£74–153Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 24m£83–132Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 27m£112–357
Swindon to Wakefield by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Wakefield is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Wakefield is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Swindon and Wakefield is 256 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Wakefield without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 28m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Swindon to Wakefield, including transfers.
Swindon to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Wakefield is to train via London which takes 3h 28m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Wakefield, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Wakefield Westgate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Queen Elizabeth's School via Coach Park and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Friday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £35–200
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Fleming Way to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swindon to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.
Swindon to Wakefield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Wakefield is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Swindon to Wakefield.
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