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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Minehead is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Minehead is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Minehead?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Taunton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Minehead?

The distance between Wakefield and Minehead is 267 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Minehead without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Wakefield to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Minehead train from?

Wakefield to Minehead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Where does the Wakefield to Minehead train arrive?

Wakefield to Minehead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Minehead is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Wakefield to Minehead.

Where can I stay near Minehead?

There are 675+ hotels available in Minehead.

Wakefield to Minehead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 28 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Minehead by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 2m
£109–161
Drive 244 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Mineheadcar 244 mi
4h 27m
£61–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
8h 19m
£79–286
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Cardiff Airport, drive
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LBA - CWL
2. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Mineheadcar
8h 19m
£90–218
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport, train, line 28 bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
3. Take the bus from Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side to Lethbridge Armsbus
4. Take the bus from Lethbridge Arms to The Paradebus
9h 10m
£79–163

Wakefield to Minehead by train, bus, and foot

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6h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.2 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Taunton every 2 hours. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 56m.

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