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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Wakefield is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Wakefield is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Queen Elizabeth's School via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Watford to Wakefield?

The distance between Watford and Wakefield is 194 miles. The road distance is 169.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Watford to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Wakefield bus from?

Watford to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Wakefield train from?

Watford to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Watford to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Watford to Wakefield bus arrive?

Watford to Wakefield bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Watford to Wakefield train arrive?

Watford to Wakefield train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Watford to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Wakefield is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Watford to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Watford to Wakefield - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 51m
£59–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
6h 24m
£30–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Hatfield stationbus 602
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
4h 46m
£58–83
Drive 168.2 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Wakefieldcar 168.2 mi
2h 49m
£42–61
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 42m
£71–259
Line 321 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus 321
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
7h 9m
£37–71
Fly Luton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LTN - LBA
6h 19m
£70–161
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
6h 28m
£137–562

Watford to Wakefield by train and foot

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Distance: 193.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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