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Compare train and bus for Derby to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Derby to Wakefield
Compare the available ways to get from Derby to Wakefield, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Wakefield:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Wakefield costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
You'll arrive about 12m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $38 compared to roughly $25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Derby to Wakefield
How to get from Derby to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Wakefield is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:11 AM 1h10 Derby 9:21 AM Wakefield $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:11 AM 1h10 Derby 9:21 AM Wakefield $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:45 AM 1h02 Derby 6:47 AM Wakefield $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Wakefield:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Wakefield costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to Wakefield by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Wakefield by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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