There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 40m£58–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 17m£24–58Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Wakefield105.8 mi
1h 47mDrive 105.8 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefieldcar 105.8 mi
1h 47m£26–37
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wakefield is 112 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Wakefield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wakefield.
There are 2193+ hotels available in Wakefield.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Wakefield. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.