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How to get fromWakefield to Birmingham NECby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wakefield to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2h
    £49–76
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    5h 7m
    £22–34
  3. Drive  104.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wakefield to Birmingham NECcar car 104.7 mi
    1h 45m
    £27–38

Wakefield to Birmingham NEC by train and foot

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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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.

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