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

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

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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
    4h 16m
    £58–98

  2. Drive 123.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wakefield to Rushdencar car 123.4 mi
    2h 16m
    £30–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 240 / ...
    7h 56m
    £36–80

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wellingboroughtrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    4h 37m
    £66–106

  5. 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 39m
    £61–99

  6. 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 46m
    £79–130

Wakefield to Rushden by train and bus

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 131.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Adnitt Road via Sheffield, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway hourly. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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