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The average train between Wakefield and Birmingham takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 41m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Birmingham. 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 at 11:09 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 1h 39m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 2h 1m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 42m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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    train train 2h 5m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    train train 1h 43m • Direct
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    train train 1h 44m • Direct
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    train train 1h 36m • Direct
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    train train 1h 38m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Birmingham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Wakefield to Birmingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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