How to travel from Wakefield to Birmingham

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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 €9. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 84 miles (136 km)

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€63

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€24

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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30m

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3h 36m

Average total duration

3h 6m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Wakefield to Birmingham

How to get from Wakefield to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Wakefield to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
04:30PM4h05
Wakefield
08:35PMBirmingham
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
04:30PM4h05
Wakefield
08:35PMBirmingham
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:15AM3h45
Wakefield
10:00AMBirmingham
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Wakefield to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Birmingham:

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Birmingham costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Wakefield to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The distance from Wakefield to Birmingham is approximately 84 miles (136 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Birmingham is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wakefield to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Wakefield to Birmingham:
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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