The average train between Birmingham and Wakefield takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 11:23 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Wakefield station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.
Birmingham to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Wakefield is 136.3 km. The road distance is 165 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m.