How to get to Middlesbrough from Wakefield

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Compare coach and train for Wakefield to Middlesbrough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £29, while a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 101 km

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£29

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£20

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2h 16m

Average total duration

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1h 46m

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1h 18m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Middlesbrough is a coach with an average price of £10.

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

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Middlesbrough costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Middlesbrough is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wakefield and Middlesbrough including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.89. The journey takes 1h 46m versus 1h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Wakefield to Middlesbrough

Travel to Middlesbrough 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 Wakefield to Middlesbrough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Middlesbrough including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Middlesbrough is a coach with an average price of £10.

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

A coach is £19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Middlesbrough costing on average £29.

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Middlesbrough is by coach with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

The Wakefield to Middlesbrough distance is approximately 101 km.
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Middlesbrough is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to Middlesbrough:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Kirkgate (WKK) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Middlesbrough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Arriva UK to go to Middlesbrough by coach.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited to go to Middlesbrough by train.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield to Middlesbrough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Middlesbrough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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