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4.6Travel Information between Birmingham and Wakefield
 Distance | 84 miles (136 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $18 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 1 h 42 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 1 h 42 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or CrossCountry |
Take a train or bus to travel 84 miles (136 km) between Birmingham and Wakefield. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Birmingham to Wakefield.
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How to get from Birmingham to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Wakefield
Travel to Wakefield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Wakefield.
There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Wakefield: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $14 (€12) compared to other travel options to Wakefield:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $18 (€16) from Birmingham to Wakefield.
The fastest way to get to Wakefield from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 42 min.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Getting to Wakefield by bus takes 3 h 40 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 84 miles (136 km) between Birmingham and Wakefield.
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Wakefield is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Birmingham and Wakefield as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Wakefield:
- Trains from Birmingham to Wakefield most often leave from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Wakefield Westgate.
The following travel companies offer services from Birmingham to Wakefield:
- Travel with National Express to go to Wakefield by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Birmingham to Wakefield tickets on Omio for $20 (€18).
- Travel with CrossCountry or Cross Country for trains to Wakefield. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Birmingham to Wakefield tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Wakefield with the following travel companies:
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Wakefield with Cross Country.
Direct services to Wakefield tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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