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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Stansted to Wakefield. Traveling by coach from Stansted to Wakefield usually takes around 7 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 7 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 142 mi (228 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 50m |
| Cheapest price | £27.57 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Stansted to Wakefield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Stansted to Wakefield. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 3 | 7h 54m | £27.57 |
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 7 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 142 miles from Stansted to Wakefield. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours and 50 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 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from Stansted to Wakefield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Stansted to Wakefield every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stansted to Wakefield; ticket prices start at £93.83.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
Most coaches depart from the main station in Stansted.
All coach stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Where does the coach arrive in Wakefield?
Main arrival station: Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
All coaches from Stansted arrive at one main station in Wakefield.
Coach stations in Wakefield:
Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
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