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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 an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 $20, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Wakefield to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Wakefield to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Birmingham:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Birmingham costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 44m by train vs 1h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $65 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 Wakefield to Birmingham
How to get from Wakefield to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:20 PM 3h25 Wakefield 3:45 PM Birmingham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:20 PM 3h25 Wakefield 3:45 PM Birmingham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:20 PM 3h25 Wakefield 3:45 PM Birmingham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:15 AM 5h45 Wakefield 1:00 PM Birmingham $23 1 One-way 0 transfers6:15 AM 4h45 Wakefield 11:00 AM Birmingham $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Birmingham:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Birmingham costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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