Wakefield travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wakefield
With a population of 78.978, Wakefield is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wakefield to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Wakefield
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pledwick (434 Barnsley Road) and Qubana (1-3 Wood Street) are great picks.
When to visit Wakefield
How to Get to Wakefield
Plane
When flying to Wakefield, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wakefield departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wakefield, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wakefield to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Wakefield Westgate is the busiest station in Wakefield. Another popular train station is Wakefield Sandal And Agbrigg, Wyork, located 2.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Wakefield is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 260 km from Wakefield. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wakefield, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Wakefield takes 72 km and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 108 km. The most popular bus station is Wakefield Wakefield, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Wakefield. Wakefield Cathedral Retail Park Bus Stop is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Wakefield
Where to stay in Wakefield
Average rates range from around £60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wakefield
Most booked hotels in Wakefield
Hiring a car in Wakefield
Hiring a car in Wakefield costs £42 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Wakefield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Wakefield is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Sedan or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.