- Distance: 102.7 mi
- Duration: 1h 42m
The average train between Wakefield and Birmingham takes 1h 42m 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.
Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:21 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Westgate station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 42m.
Wakefield to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Wakefield and Birmingham is 136.3 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
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