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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Wakefield is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 36 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Wakefield is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at The Springs H via Rotherham Interchange/A3 and Barnsley Interchange/A13. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Wakefield Kirkgate. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Wales to Wakefield?

The distance between Wales and Wakefield is 37 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £25.

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

The train from Kiveton Bridge to Wakefield Kirkgate takes 1h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Wales to Wakefield bus from?

Wales to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, depart from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Wakefield train from?

Wales to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Kiveton Bridge station.

Train or bus from Wales to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Wales to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Wales to Wakefield bus arrive?

Wales to Wakefield bus services, operated by Stagecoach Yorkshire, arrive at Rotherham Interchange/A8 station.

Where does the Wales to Wakefield train arrive?

Wales to Wakefield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Can I drive from Wales to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Wakefield is 32 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Wales to Wakefield.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kiveton Bridge to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Retford - Leeds / ...
1h 1m
£14–25
Drive 32 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wales to Wakefieldcar 32 mi
36 min
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Sheffield Interchange/C1bus X5
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wales to Wakefieldtaxi 32 mi
36 min
£65–85
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Rotherham Interchange/A8bus 21
2. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/A3 to Barnsley Interchange/A17bus 22X / ...
3. Take the bus from Barnsley Interchange/A13 to The Springs Hbus 59 / ...
3h 7m
£9–14

Wales to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 36.3 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Kiveton Bridge to Wakefield Kirkgate every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to The Springs H via Rotherham Interchange/A8, Rotherham Interchange/A3, and Barnsley Interchange/A13 in around 3h 7m.

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