There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h£49–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 7m£22–34Drive 104.7 mi
- Drive from Wakefield to Birmingham NECcar 104.7 mi
1h 45m£27–38
Wakefield to Birmingham NEC by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Birmingham NEC station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham International Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Birmingham International via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Wakefield and Birmingham NEC is 114 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £45 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC, including transfers.
Wakefield to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Wakefield to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC is to train which takes 2h and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 5h 7m.
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 39m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- National Express
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Wakefield to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Wakefield to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Birmingham NEC is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC.
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