There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Salford Quays by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Harbour Citytram Blue Line
1h 32m£16–27Drive 43.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Salford Quayscar 43.5 mi
1h£11–16Line 110 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 110 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2h 56m£12–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Salford Quaystaxi 43.5 mi
1h£95–120
Wakefield to Salford Quays by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Salford Quays is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Salford Quays is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at The Lowry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Salford Quays. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Harbour City via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Wakefield and Salford Quays is 42 miles. The road distance is 43.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Salford Quays without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £27.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Wakefield to Salford Quays, including transfers.
Wakefield to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wakefield Bus Station.
Wakefield to Salford Quays train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Salford Quays bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Salford Quays, England?
You can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to The Lowry via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Piccadilly to Harbour City
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Ace Taxis Wakefield
- Phone
- +44 1924 299 999
- Website
- acetaxis.biz
Wakenfield & Abbey Cars
- Phone
- +44 1924 380000
- Website
- wakefieldcars.com
Wakenfield Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 1924950701
- Website
- allwakefieldstaxi.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to Salford Quays train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Salford Quays is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Wakefield to Salford Quays.
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