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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for Jul 18

Cheapest price

$67

Average price

$94

Fastest journey

2 h 23 m

Average duration

2 h 34 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Wakefield to Birmingham will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Wakefield to Birmingham without transferring at least once.

LNERP00063+Northern Rail (3)G31972+CrossCountryC23735
05:43AM2h23
Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
08:06AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$671One-way
2 transfers
LNERP00063+CrossCountryC23811
05:43AM2h45
Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
08:28AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1201One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €17.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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€62

Average price

€21

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2h 18m

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Fastest

1h 48m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Wakefield to Birmingham?

The best time to book your train from Wakefield to Birmingham is 35 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Wakefield to Birmingham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Wakefield to Birmingham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Wakefield to Birmingham.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Wakefield to Birmingham

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Trains from Wakefield to Birmingham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
84 miles (136 km)
Average train duration
1h 48m
Cheapest ticket price
$21 (€17)
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
1h 41m
First train
05:18
Last train
21:26
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: CrossCountry and East Coast from Wakefield to Birmingham trains

Buy your official CrossCountry and East Coast train tickets from Wakefield to Birmingham from $41 (€33) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

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Wakefield to Birmingham train information with CrossCountry:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: $41
  • CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Wakefield to Birmingham

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Popular train stations from Wakefield to Birmingham

Wakefield
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Wakefield is Wakefield Westgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wakefield Westgate for your trip from Wakefield to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Forecourt
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Wakefield Westgate
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Wakefield.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • In the middle of the station.
Public transit options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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