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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 13 miles (21 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Wakefield:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Wakefield costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.82. The journey takes 40m versus 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Wakefield
How to get from Bradford to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:50 PM1h00Bradford12:50 AMWakefield$131One-way0 transfers
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11:50 PM1h00Bradford12:50 AMWakefield$131One-way0 transfers
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11:50 PM1h00Bradford12:50 AMWakefield$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Wakefield:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Wakefield costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 9 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 bus and train 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 National Express, Arriva UK to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited to go to Wakefield by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Arriva UK.
- 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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