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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m 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 $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wakefield costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
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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.
3:55 PM3h25Birmingham7:20 PMWakefield$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:55 PM3h25Birmingham7:20 PMWakefield$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:55 PM3h25Birmingham7:20 PMWakefield$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:00 AM4h40Birmingham1:40 PMWakefield$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Wakefield:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Wakefield costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Wakefield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Wakefield as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Coach Station and arrive in Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wakefield by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Wakefield by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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