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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $150.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$150 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Wakefield
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Wakefield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Wakefield:
A bus is $122 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Wakefield costing on average $150 (€126).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $150 (€126) compared to roughly $69 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$80 (-€67). The journey takes 3h 29m versus 3h 26m 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 Bristol to Wakefield
How to get from Bristol to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus1:40 PM5h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:40 PM5h40Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)7:20 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G01062 · G007398:33 AM3h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:58 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$751One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G01064 · G006989:33 AM3h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:59 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$601One-way1 transfer
- G00869_G01067 · G0070110:33 AM3h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:58 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$751One-way1 transfer
- G00869_G01067 · G0070110:33 AM3h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)1:58 PMWakefield Westgate (WKF)$1801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:00 AM5h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)4:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM5h45Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:45 PMLeeds, Coach Station$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:45 PM4h25Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)5:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station$191One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Wakefield:
A bus is $122 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Wakefield costing on average $150 (€126).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Wakefield by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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