The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wakefield takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 56m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Wakefield station via Wakefield Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wakefield is 137.7 km. The road distance is 179 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.