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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$125 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Wakefield:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Wakefield costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Wakefield as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Megabus to go to Wakefield by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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