Travel Guides
Driving directions to Wakefield:
From Leeds: Take the A61 southbound, it will take you directly to Wakefield.
From Manchester: Take the M62, exit at Junction 30 and take the A642 towards Wakefield.
From Sheffield: Take the M1 northbound, exit at Junction 39 and take the A636 towards Wakefield.
Rail directions to Wakefield:
Wakefield has two railway stations: Wakefield Westgate and Wakefield Kirkgate. Both stations are well connected to major cities in the UK.
If coming from Leeds, take a direct train from Leeds station to Wakefield Westgate station.
If coming from Manchester, take a direct train from Manchester Victoria station to Wakefield Westgate station.
If coming from Sheffield, take a direct train from Sheffield station to Wakefield Westgate station.
Suggestions:
From Wakefield, it's easy to get to other local landmarks like the Hepworth Wakefield, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and National Coal Mining Museum. Just take a bus or train from Wakefield bus station or railway stations to their respective locations.
If you're coming from towns or cities nearby, like Huddersfield, Dewsbury, or Pontefract, taking the bus might be a more convenient option than driving or taking the train.
If you're driving to Wakefield, it's recommended to use a sat-nav or Google maps to avoid getting lost or stuck in traffic.
The closest airport to Wakefield town is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is located about 15 miles away. The best route from the airport to Wakefield would be via the M1 motorway, which takes around 30 minutes by car. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds Bradford Airport to Wakefield, which takes around 45 minutes.