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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Bedford is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Bedford station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Bedford. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Bedford via Sheffield, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Bedford?

The distance between Wakefield and Bedford is 143 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Wakefield to Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Bedford bus from?

Wakefield to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Bedford train from?

Wakefield to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Bedford?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Bedford is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Wakefield to Bedford bus arrive?

Wakefield to Bedford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Wakefield to Bedford train arrive?

Wakefield to Bedford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Bedford is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Wakefield to Bedford.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wakefield to Bedford?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3h 17m
£65–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
6h 54m
£33–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Paul's Squarebus 9A / ...
3h 37m
£53–74
Drive 135.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Bedfordcar 135.9 mi
2h 31m
£34–48
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 29m
£64–102

Wakefield to Bedford by train

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Distance: 141.7 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Bedford via Sheffield, Leicester, and Kettering in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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