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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Wakefield:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Wakefield costing on average $9 (€7).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Travel with First Bradford, National Express, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Grand Central Trains, LNER to go to Wakefield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Arriva Yorkshire.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, LNER.
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