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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Gillingham is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Gillingham is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Bus Shelter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Gillingham?

The distance between Wakefield and Gillingham is 285 miles. The road distance is 218.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Gillingham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Wakefield to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Gillingham bus from?

Wakefield to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Gillingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Gillingham is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 10h 47m.

Where does the Wakefield to Gillingham bus arrive?

Wakefield to Gillingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Gillingham is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Wakefield to Gillingham.

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

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Wakefield to Gillingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Wakefield to Gillingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 55m
£90–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus D1
10h 47m
£30–50
Drive 217.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Gillinghamcar 217.1 mi
4h 15m
£53–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
5h 44m
£107–239
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 45m
£139–213
Train #2
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Warminstertrain
8h 59m
£100–184
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 Woking to Gillingham (Dorset)train
6h 35m
£102–347
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Gillingham (Dorset)train
5h 59m
£121–250
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
7h 6m
£165–338

Wakefield to Gillingham by train, foot, and subway

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Gillingham, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Gillingham (Dorset) via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Bus Shelter via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Market Place in around 10h 47m.

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