How far is London from Wakefield by coach?

The distance between Wakefield and London by coach is approximately 161 miles (260 km).

Is there a way to reach London from Wakefield without a car?

The best way to go from Wakefield to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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

Next bus departures

Next departures from Wakefield to London on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:35	Charlesworth Way	5h 15m	22:50	Victoria Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:35	Charlesworth Way	5h 15m	22:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:35	Charlesworth Way	6h 24m	23:59	Golders Green	No tags
Bus	17:35	Charlesworth Way	6h 24m	23:59	Golders Green	No tags

Next departures from Wakefield to London on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Charlesworth Way	5h 20m	22:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h	05:50	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h 30m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h 30m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:20	Charlesworth Way	6h	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Wakefield to London on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Charlesworth Way	5h 20m	22:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h	05:50	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h 30m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h 30m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:20	Charlesworth Way	6h	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Wakefield to London on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:15	Charlesworth Way	5h 35m	12:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h	05:50	Golders Green	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h 30m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Charlesworth Way	5h 30m	06:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:20	Charlesworth Way	6h	11:20	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 15:42 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Wakefield to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 30mAverage duration

161 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £39	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£19 - £337	Average duration2h 2m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £40	Average duration3h 30m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have reported a comfortable journey with no problems. However, some mentioned the lack of Wi-Fi and concerns about the hygiene in the washroom, including a broken lock on its door.

National Express Wakefield London recent customer reviews

There is no Wi-Fi in the bus, and the washroom is not hygienic. Even the lock on the washroom door is broken.

Mihir S.

6 September 2024

Will use them each and every time i travel to london

Jim D.

22 October 2024

Comfortable journey with no problems

Alex B.

5 June 2023

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Where are the popular stops in Wakefield and London?

Stops in Wakefield

A - Charlesworth Way

B - Wakefield Bus Stop

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Wakefield to London

How far is London from Wakefield by coach?
The distance between Wakefield and London by coach is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
Is there a way to reach London from Wakefield without a car?
The best way to go from Wakefield to London without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£21

15/11

£15

Today

£20

17/11

£12

18/11

£10

19/11

£10

20/11

£10

21/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Wakefield to London was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £42 for a bus ticket from Wakefield to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-11-19.

What's the cheapest way to go from Wakefield to London?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 35m	Avg price£30	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 2m	Avg price£76	Daily departures9
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 30m	Avg price£32	Daily departures2