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Trip Overview

The average train between Wakefield and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
113 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wakefield to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Wakefield and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 11m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 12m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast2h 3m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC? 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 NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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