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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Corkickle via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Whitehaven?

The distance between Wakefield and Whitehaven is 171 miles. The road distance is 123.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Whitehaven bus from?

Wakefield to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Whitehaven is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Wakefield to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Wakefield to Whitehaven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Wakefield to Whitehaven train arrive?

Wakefield to Whitehaven train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Whitehaven is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Wakefield to Whitehaven.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle
5h 37m
£64–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
7h 16m
£20–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
6h 16m
£29–53
Drive 122.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Whitehavencar 122.9 mi
2h 53m
£30–44
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 40m
£69–128

Wakefield to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Corkickle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Duke Street via Leeds City Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Main Street in around 7h 16m.

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