How to travel from Wakefield to London

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Wakefield to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $88.

Distance: 160 miles (259 km)

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Flight

$77

Average price

$24

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Cheapest

$222

Average price

2h 49m

Average total duration

2h 19m

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30m

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5h 45m

Average total duration

5h 15m

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30m

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4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Wakefield to London

How to get from Wakefield to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Wakefield to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    7:15 AM5h35
    Wakefield
    12:50 PMLondon
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    7:15 AM5h35
    Wakefield
    12:50 PMLondon
    $171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:30 PM5h20
    Wakefield
    10:50 PMLondon
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Wakefield to London.

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There are 3 options to travel between Wakefield and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to London is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to London:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to London costing on average $20 (€16).

A bus is $74 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wakefield to London costing on average $88 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 44m.

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Wakefield to London is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to London is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wakefield to London with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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