The average train between Birmingham and Huddersfield takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Huddersfield. 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 and Huddersfield. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Huddersfield at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Huddersfield. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Huddersfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Birmingham to Huddersfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Huddersfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Huddersfield station.
Book your Birmingham to Huddersfield train tickets online with Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Birmingham and Huddersfield is 130.1 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Huddersfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 31m.