What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield is to bus and train which costs £18 - £35 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Wakefield?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Wakefield Westgate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Wakefield?

The distance between Birmingham and Wakefield is 103 miles. The road distance is 103.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Wakefield?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate takes 1h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Wakefield bus from?

Birmingham to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Wakefield train from?

Birmingham to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Birmingham to Wakefield bus arrive?

Birmingham to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Wakefield train arrive?

Birmingham to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Wakefield is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Birmingham to Wakefield.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Wakefield?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Wakefield?

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Birmingham to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Wakefield by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 43m
£50–75
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain Sheffield - Leeds / ...
2h 40m
£18–30
Drive 103.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Wakefieldcar 103.2 mi
1h 53m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
3h 51m
£22–53

Birmingham to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 102.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 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 £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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