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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Longford to Wakefield. Traveling by bus from Longford to Wakefield usually takes around 7 hours and 29 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 159 mi (255 km) |
Shortest duration | 6h 30m |
Cheapest price | €19.29 |
Most frequent service | National Express |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Longford to Wakefield?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Longford to Wakefield. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
National Express | 6 | 7h 30m | €39.66 |
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 bus takes an average of 7 hours and 29 minutes to cover the 255 kilometers from Longford to Wakefield. However, the fastest bus only takes 6 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Longford to Wakefield for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Wakefield, book your ticket for the last day of the week."
The first bus leaves at 04:00 and the last bus leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all buses from Longford to Wakefield, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Longford?
Main departure station: London Heathrow Airport T2 And T3
Longford has two bus stations with service to Wakefield.
All bus stations in Longford:
London Heathrow Airport T2 And T3
Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
Where does the bus arrive in Wakefield?
Main arrival station: Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
All buses from Longford arrive at one main station in Wakefield.
Bus stations in Wakefield:
Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop
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