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.
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 12:08 AM. 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Wakefield to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
Wakefield to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Wakefield to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wakefield and Birmingham NEC is 137.6 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 38m.