What is the best way to travel from Northampton to Wakefield?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Wakefield from Northampton. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Wakefield from Northampton?
You can reach Wakefield with just £26 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express6h 40m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:35WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express6h 10m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:05WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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West Midlands Trains3h 14m005:16NorthamptonCentral Station08:30WakefieldNormanton Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:16:00 to Normanton Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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West Midlands Trains4h 11m005:43NorthamptonCentral Station09:54WakefieldNormanton Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:43:00 to Normanton Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 09:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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West Midlands Trains2h 30m005:16NorthamptonCentral Station07:46WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:16:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 07:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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West Midlands Trains3h 4m005:43NorthamptonCentral Station08:47WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:43:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express6h 10m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:05WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 25m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:20WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 25m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:20WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 25m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:20WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Northampton to Wakefield?
You can get to Wakefield from Northampton in just 2h 30m with a Train from West Midlands Trains. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express6h 40m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:35WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Friday
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West Midlands Trains2h 30m005:16NorthamptonCentral Station07:46WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:16:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 07:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
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West Midlands Trains3h 4m005:43NorthamptonCentral Station08:47WakefieldWestgate Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:43:00 to Westgate Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 4m
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West Midlands Trains3h 14m005:16NorthamptonCentral Station08:30WakefieldNormanton Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:16:00 to Normanton Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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West Midlands Trains4h 11m005:43NorthamptonCentral Station09:54WakefieldNormanton Train Station0EconomyA Train from West Midlands Trains goes from Central Station, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 05:43:00 to Normanton Train Station, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 09:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £120 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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National Express6h 10m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:05WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express6h 10m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:05WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 20/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express6h 25m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:20WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 21/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express6h 25m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:20WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 22/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express6h 25m013:55NorthamptonTown Centre20:20WakefieldWooley Edge South Coach Park0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Town Centre, Northampton (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2026 13:55:00 to Wooley Edge South Coach Park, Wakefield (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Northampton to Wakefield
What are the most popular stations in Northampton and Wakefield?
In Northampton, you will usually depart from Town Centre, London Road/A508 or Far Cotton, while in Wakefield you will be arriving at Ossett Bus Station, Sandal & Agbrigg Train Station or Westgate Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Wakefield from Northampton? With 1 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Northampton and Wakefield, you can pay as low as £26 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from West Midlands Trains: you will get to Wakefield in just 2h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Northampton and Wakefield are National Express and West Midlands Trains, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Northampton and Wakefield is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Blisworth or to Stanley, and look at flights from Coventry Airport, and landing at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Northampton to Wakefield?
The most popular companies between Northampton and Wakefield, are National Express and West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Train companies: West Midlands Trains
All you need to know when you travel from Northampton to Wakefield
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Northampton to Wakefield. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Northampton to Wakefield
How can I reach Wakefield from Northampton?
Every day, there are on average 1 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Wakefield from Northampton.
How far is Wakefield from Northampton?
The distance between Northampton and Wakefield is 165.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Northampton and Wakefield?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 28 kgs, and a flight 41 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Northampton to Wakefield?
You can get to Wakefield with just £26 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Northampton to Wakefield?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Wakefield in just 2h 30m with a Train from West Midlands Trains.
More routes to Northampton and to Wakefield
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Northampton and to Wakefield. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
