What's the distance between London and Wakefield by coach?

The journey from London to Wakefield by coach covers an approximate distance of 161 miles (260 km).

How can I get from London to Wakefield without driving?

The best way to go from London to Wakefield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from London to Wakefield from £10 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Wakefield on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	00:50	Charlesworth Way	CheapestFastest
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	00:50	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	5h 21m	05:20	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	23:59	Victoria Coach Station	5h 21m	05:20	Charlesworth Way	No tags

Next departures from London to Wakefield on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Golders Green	4h 55m	05:20	Charlesworth Way	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	00:50	Charlesworth Way	No tags

Next departures from London to Wakefield on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Golders Green	4h 55m	05:20	Charlesworth Way	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	00:50	Charlesworth Way	No tags

Next departures from London to Wakefield on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Golders Green	4h 55m	05:20	Charlesworth Way	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	00:50	Charlesworth Way	No tags

Next departures from London to Wakefield on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	Cheapest
Bus	00:25	Golders Green	4h 55m	05:20	Charlesworth Way	Fastest
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	13:40	Charlesworth Way	No tags
Bus	19:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	00:50	Charlesworth Way	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Wakefield

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Wakefield. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

161 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £42	Average duration5h 21m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£28 - £336	Average duration1h 57m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £35	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,716 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29716 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £11

National Express London Wakefield recent customer reviews

The journey time was fairly quick and the service was punctual, however there was litter everywhere on the bus, the surfaces were sticky and the woman sat behind me was very loud and regularly smoking drugs in the toilet which smelt horrendous whenever she would open the toilet door to come back into the coach

Kahm G.

26 January 2024

Instead of late I prefer national express because it has a good drivers and clean buses.

Kamel K.

16 February 2023

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Where are the popular stops in London and Wakefield?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Wakefield

A - Charlesworth Way

B - Wakefield Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Wakefield

What's the distance between London and Wakefield by coach?
The journey from London to Wakefield by coach covers an approximate distance of 161 miles (260 km).
How can I get from London to Wakefield without driving?
The best way to go from London to Wakefield without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/11

£28

17/11

£26

Today

£26

19/11

£12

20/11

£12

21/11

£12

22/11

£15

23/11

£21

The cheapest trip from London to Wakefield was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Wakefield as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £44 for a bus ticket from London to Wakefield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-19.