There are 4 ways to get from West Bromwich to Wakefield by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain Reading - Leeds / ...
2h 30m£45–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
5h 21m£18–32Bus, train
- Take the bus from West Bromwich Bus Station to Albert Streetbus 16A
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 27mDrive 101.9 mi
- Drive from West Bromwich to Wakefieldcar 101.9 mi
1h 54m£26–37
West Bromwich to Wakefield by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Bromwich to Wakefield is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from West Bromwich to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from West Bromwich station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from West Bromwich Bus Station and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from West Bromwich to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from West Bromwich Central and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between West Bromwich and Wakefield is 108 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.
The best way to get from West Bromwich to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £45 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from West Bromwich to Wakefield, including transfers.
West Bromwich to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
West Bromwich to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from West Bromwich to Wakefield is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between West Bromwich, England and Wakefield, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–29 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 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Meadowhall to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 0121 322 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
Bus from West Bromwich Bus Station to Albert Street
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Diamond Bus Ltd
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
West Bromwich to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
West Bromwich to Wakefield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Bromwich to Wakefield is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from West Bromwich to Wakefield.
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