The average train between Wakefield and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 Wakefield and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Wakefield to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Wakefield and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 137.7 km. The road distance is 182 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 39m.