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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Wakefield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wakefield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wakefield:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wakefield costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (1h 48m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $77 compared to roughly $49 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Wakefield
How to get from Birmingham to Wakefield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Wakefield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:30 AM4h10Birmingham12:40 PMWakefield$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:30 AM4h10Birmingham12:40 PMWakefield$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:30 AM4h10Birmingham12:40 PMWakefield$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:00 AM4h40Birmingham1:40 PMWakefield$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wakefield:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wakefield costing on average $77.
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Wakefield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Wakefield Westgate (WKF).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wakefield by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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