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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham is to train and bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Birmingham?

The distance between Wakefield and Birmingham is 105 miles. The road distance is 103.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

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

The train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Birmingham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Birmingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Wakefield to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Wakefield to Birmingham bus arrive?

Wakefield to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Birmingham is 104 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Wakefield to Birmingham.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 39m
£50–75
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Meadowhalltrain Leeds - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
3h 24m
£18–30
Drive 103.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Birminghamcar 103.1 mi
1h 52m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
4h 19m
£23–53

Wakefield to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 104.6 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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