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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Southport is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Southport is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Southport. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Southport via Stalybridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Southport?

The distance between Wakefield and Southport is 77 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Southport without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Wakefield to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Southport bus from?

Wakefield to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Southport train from?

Wakefield to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Southport?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Southport is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Wakefield to Southport bus arrive?

Wakefield to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Wakefield to Southport train arrive?

Wakefield to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stalybridge station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Southport is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Wakefield to Southport.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Southport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wakefield to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

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Wakefield to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, line 268 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield to Southport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Stalybridgetrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stalybridge to Southporttrain Stalybridge - Southport
3h 26m
£27–47
Drive 73.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wakefield to Southportcar 73.6 mi
1h 45m
£19–27
Line 268 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate B to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus X2
4h 47m
£24–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
5h 46m
£21–49

Wakefield to Southport by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 76.8 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Southport via Stalybridge in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Duke Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 5h 46m.

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