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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Braintree is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Braintree is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Leeds City Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Braintree via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Braintree?

The distance between Wakefield and Braintree is 223 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Wakefield to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Braintree bus from?

Wakefield to Braintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Braintree train from?

Wakefield to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Wakefield to Braintree?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Braintree is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 6h 43m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Wakefield to Braintree bus arrive?

Wakefield to Braintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Wakefield to Braintree train arrive?

Wakefield to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Braintree is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Wakefield to Braintree.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 2m
£70–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 51m
£32–60
Train, bus via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
6h 42m
£49–106
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Braintreecar 169.9 mi
3h 18m
£42–60
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
6h 43m
£58–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4h 19m
£65–106
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain
6h 21m
£102–340

Wakefield to Braintree by train and subway

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Braintree via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Jet2.com, and easyJet fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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