How to get from Wakefield to Huddersfield by bus and train?

From Wakefield to Huddersfield by bus and train

To get from Wakefield to Huddersfield in Huddersfield, take the 196 bus from Wakefield Bus Station station to Kirkgate A station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Wakefield Kirkgate station to Huddersfield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The bus and train schedule from Wakefield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Huddersfield on the Moovit app.

33min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 196196
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from Wakefield Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wakefield Bus Station
    160 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 196196
    Wait for bus
    196
    Newstead
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kirkgate A
    ID 45018433
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wakefield Kirkgate
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 6
    Ride to train station Huddersfield
    Ride to train station
    Huddersfield
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Wakefield to Huddersfield

The distance between Wakefield and Huddersfield is approximately 24.54 km, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wakefield to Huddersfield by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Huddersfield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Wakefield to Huddersfield

To check the bus and train timetable from Wakefield to Huddersfield using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wakefield) and destination (Huddersfield), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Huddersfield?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 196, Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Huddersfield?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wakefield to Huddersfield?

    The 196 bus line goes from Wakefield Bus Station near Wakefield in Yorkshire to Kirkgate A station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Kirkgate A station near Huddersfield.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wakefield to Huddersfield by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Wakefield and Huddersfield by bus and train is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Wakefield to get to Huddersfield?

    Get on the 196 bus from the Wakefield Bus Station near Wakefield in Yorkshire.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Wakefield and Huddersfield?

    Get off the bus at the Kirkgate A station, which is closest to Huddersfield.

  • When is the first train from Wakefield to Huddersfield?

    The first train from Wakefield in Yorkshire to Huddersfield in Huddersfield is TransPennine Express. It leaves the Wakefield Kirkgate station at 06:30.

  • When is the first bus from Wakefield to Huddersfield?

    The first bus from Wakefield in Yorkshire to Huddersfield in Huddersfield is Huddersfield - Wakefield. It leaves the Wakefield Bus Station at 06:43.

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