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 56m.

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 & Coach Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 & Coach 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 3m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 56m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Wakefield to Braintree bus arrive?

Wakefield to Braintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) 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 3m
£70–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
7h 56m
£31–60
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Braintreecar 169.9 mi
3h 18m
£42–61
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 39m
£58–122
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
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
9h 29m
£48–114
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 25m
£102–341

Wakefield to Braintree by train and subway

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Distance: 221.9 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 56m.

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