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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Cambridge to Wakefield. Traveling by coach from Cambridge to Wakefield usually takes around 5 hours and 24 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 123 mi (197 km) |
Shortest duration | 5h 18m |
Cheapest price | £19.28 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Cambridge to Wakefield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cambridge to Wakefield. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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National Express | 2 | 5h 24m | £19.28 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 24 minutes to cover the 123 miles from Cambridge to Wakefield. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 18 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 15:00 and the last coach leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cambridge to Wakefield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Cambridge to Wakefield. However, neither coach offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer coaches during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cambridge to Wakefield; ticket prices start at £19.48.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Cambridge City Centre
Most coaches depart from the main station in Cambridge.
All coach stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge City Centre
Where does the coach arrive in Wakefield?
Main arrival station: 29 Northgate
All coaches from Cambridge arrive at one main station in Wakefield.
Coach stations in Wakefield:
29 Northgate
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