What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station is to bus which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and King's Cross Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to King's Cross Station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Finchley Road / O2 Centre via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and King's Cross Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

The distance between Wakefield and King's Cross Station is 176 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to King's Cross Station without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

The train from Wakefield Westgate to London Kings Cross takes 1h 58m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to King's Cross Station bus from?

Wakefield to King's Cross Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to King's Cross Station train from?

Wakefield to King's Cross Station train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

The best way to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Wakefield to King's Cross Station bus arrive?

Wakefield to King's Cross Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Wakefield to King's Cross Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to King's Cross Station is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Wakefield to King's Cross Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to King's Cross Station?

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Where can I stay near King's Cross Station?

There are 21993+ hotels available in King's Cross Station.

Wakefield to King's Cross Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to King's Cross Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
1h 58m
£45–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Ukn31 / ...
5h 24m
£28–55
Drive 183 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to King's Cross Stationcar 183 mi
3h 12m
£45–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 25m
£87–332
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
3h 5m
£96–151
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
5h 33m
£125–382

Wakefield to King's Cross Station by train

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Distance: 175.1 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and King's Cross Station, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Grand Central Trains also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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