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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from Wakefield to Cambridge. Traveling by coach from Wakefield to Cambridge usually takes around 6 hours and 46 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 5 hours and 13 minutes.
| Distance | 123 mi (197 km) |
| Shortest duration | 5h 13m |
| Cheapest price | £18.91 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Wakefield to Cambridge?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Wakefield to Cambridge. 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 | 6h 47m | £23.10 |
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 6 hours and 46 minutes to cover the 123 miles from Wakefield to Cambridge. However, the fastest coach only takes 5 hours and 13 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 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 09:00. To see the times for all coaches from Wakefield to Cambridge, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 3 scheduled coaches that travel from Wakefield to Cambridge 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 Wakefield to Cambridge; ticket prices start at £19.11.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Wakefield?
Main departure station: 29 Northgate
Most coaches depart from the main station in Wakefield.
All coach stations in Wakefield:
29 Northgate
Where does the coach arrive in Cambridge?
Main arrival station: Cambridge City Centre
All coaches from Wakefield arrive at one main station in Cambridge.
Coach stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge City Centre
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