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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £10 - £45 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Birkenhead?

The distance between Wakefield and Birkenhead is 71 miles. The road distance is 74.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Wakefield to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Birkenhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Birkenhead train from?

Wakefield to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Birkenhead is to train which takes 1h 53m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £45 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Wakefield to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Wakefield to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Wakefield to Birkenhead train arrive?

Wakefield to Birkenhead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Birkenhead is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Wakefield to Birkenhead.

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

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Wakefield to Birkenhead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 231 bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Birkenhead by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfieldtrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 53m
£25–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170
4h 4m
£11–43
Line 231 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Westgate A to Westgatebus 232 / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 45m
£22–38
Drive 73.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Birkenheadcar 73.9 mi
1h 30m
£18–26

Wakefield to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 70.7 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Liverpool Lime Street via Huddersfield in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 3h. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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