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How to get fromWatford to Wakefieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    2h 50m
    £59–110

  2. Line 321 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 321
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h 39m
    £39–69

  3. Drive  168.2 mi

    1. Drive from Watford to Wakefieldcar car 168.2 mi
    2h 49m
    £42–60

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    4h 52m
    £71–268

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    3h 28m
    £73–143

  6. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LHR - LBA
    6h 56m
    £147–442

Watford to Wakefield by train and foot

Calendar231Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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 54m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 4 times a day.

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