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How to get fromWakefield to Rushdenby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train via Leicester

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3h 12m
    £81–121

  2. Drive  123.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Rushdencar car 123.3 mi
    2h 16m
    £31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wellingboroughtrain train Sheffield - Bedford / ...
    4h 18m
    £60–89

  4. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Barwick Housebus bus 50 / ...
    4h 38m
    £52–81

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus X47 / ...
    4h 48m
    £67–114

Wakefield to Rushden by train and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Rushden via Sheffield, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 3h 12m.

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