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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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$73 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London 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 London to Wakefield:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wakefield costing on average $20 (€16).
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wakefield costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wakefield as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Wakefield by flight.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Thameslink, Grand Central Trains to go to Wakefield by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 7 direct trains per day with LNER, Grand Central Trains.
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