Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from York to Wakefield?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Wakefield: Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk. Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).

Which travel companies can get me from York to Wakefield?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Wakefield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with Coastliner to go to Wakefield by bus. Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.

Can I find a direct route between York and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Wakefield: 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.

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from York to Wakefield

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

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

L36947
8:56 AM0h37
York station (YRK)
9:33 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

L36947
8:56 AM0h37
York station (YRK)
9:33 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

L36947
8:56 AM0h37
York station (YRK)
9:33 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
$181One-way
0 transfers

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Y25800 · G91053
8:22 AM1h03
York station (YRK)
9:25 AMWakefield Kirkgate (WKK)
$241One-way
1 transfer
C75082
8:41 AM0h45
York station (YRK)
9:26 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
$371One-way
0 transfers
L37222+Y11699
9:04 AM0h47
York station (YRK)
9:51 AMWakefield Westgate (WKF)
$371One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from York to Wakefield

Travel to Wakefield 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 York to Wakefield.

There are 2 options to travel between York and Wakefield including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from York to Wakefield is a train with an average price of $9 (€8).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from York to Wakefield costing on average $12 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from York to Wakefield is by train with an average journey time of 33m.

Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 4m.

The distance from York to Wakefield is approximately 25 miles (41 km).

The average frequency per day from York to Wakefield is:

Around 7 trains per day.
Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from York to Wakefield:

Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from York to Wakefield, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with Coastliner to go to Wakefield by bus.
Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from York to Wakefield:

2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country.

Omio customers who travel from York to Wakefield often also extend their vacation to go to London Kings Cross (KGX), London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wakefield and these popular destinations at a great price.

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