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How to get fromWakefield to Essexby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Essex by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    4h 36m
    £66–109

  2. Drive 173.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Essexcar car 173.3 mi
    3h 25m
    £43–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    8h 17m
    £48–112

  4. Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LBA - STN
    7h 19m
    £56–133

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train
    5h 15m
    £116–196

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train
    6h 10m
    £106–342

Wakefield to Essex by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Polecat Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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