Wakefield
Wakefield's
location at the heart of England and at the centre of the UK's
communications network offers unsurpassed transport links, providing
fast connections by road, rail, and air.
At the
intersection between the M1 and M62 and with the A1 at its eastern
boundary, the district is well placed to
access
other regional centres such as Leeds, Sheffield and York.
Ease of commuting
extends beyond the region with Wakefield Westgate, the city's mainline
station situated on the high speed east coast mainline, offering
excellent connections to key UK destinations. Direct half-hourly
services operate to London throughout the day with the quickest journey
taking under 2 hours. Sheffield, York, Manchester, Liverpool, and
Newcastle are also within easy reach.
Several airports
offering domestic and international flights are nearby, including Leeds
Bradford, Robin Hood Airport, Manchester and
East
Midlands. Leeds Bradford, Manchester and East Midlands all provide
direct flights to London and Brussels.
The district has
emerged from over a century of reliance on coal mining to become a
thriving manufacturing, shopping and distribution centre, taking full
advantage of its place at the heart of the region's transport network.