Wakefield to Birmingham train
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Train schedule from Wakefield to Birmingham
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Fastest train times from Wakefield to Birmingham
Fastest Journey
1 h 41 m
Average
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
136 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Wakefield for Birmingham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Wakefield to Birmingham
 | Distance | 84 miles (136 km) |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 41 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $63 (€59) |
 | Train frequency | 18 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 15 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country, LNER or Northern Rail |
Trains from Wakefield to Birmingham cover the 84 miles (136 km) long route taking on average 1 h 41 min with our travel partners like Cross Country, LNER or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 18 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $37 (€35), but the average price of train tickets is $63 (€59). Travelers depart most frequently from Wakefield Westgate and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Train companies: CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) from Wakefield to Birmingham trains
CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains will get you to Birmingham from Wakefield from $37 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train between Wakefield and Birmingham you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Book your CrossCountry Wakefield to Birmingham train with Omio and enjoy a smooth and relaxing journey! Check CrossCountry up-to-date train schedules for the ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Wakefield to Birmingham routes as well as the amenities offered in the class fare you choose and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets online that fit your budget. The distance to Birmingham from Wakefield is 84 miles (136 km), and the best price for a one-way Wakefield - Birmingham CrossCountry train ticket starts at $37 (€35) if you book in advance. If you would rather search for your CrossCountry ticket in the Omio app, you can quickly see if it's a mobile ticket so that you can go paperless when traveling by train. Waiting in a line at the train station to purchase your train ticket will become yesterday's news. So, book your train tickets online quickly and easily and enjoy your trip with CrossCountry!
Train information from Wakefield to Birmingham with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 1 h 44 min
- Average Price: $37
- CrossCountry frequency: 15 a day
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Northern Rail (3) from Wakefield to Birmingham train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
- Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Wakefield to Birmingham
When taking the train to Birmingham from Wakefield, you can choose to depart from train stations like Wakefield Westgate and Wakefield Kirkgate. Your route can end in train stations such as Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street and Birmingham International.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Wakefield Westgate and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Wakefield Westgate, located approximately 0.3 miles (536 m) from the city center of Wakefield. The most popular arrival train station in Birmingham, called Birmingham New Street, is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from its city center.
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