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The cheapest and fastest trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

1 h 44 m

Average duration

1 h 56 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

137 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Wakefield Westgate (WKF) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

CrossCountry
21:202h07
Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
23:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£181One-way
0 changes
CrossCountry
19:231h44
Wakefield Westgate (WKF)
21:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£661One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 136 km

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£37

Average Price

£16

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Cheapest

2h 15m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 45m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

3h 38m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

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Trains from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
136 km
Average train duration
1h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
1h 39m
First train
04:43
Last train
20:23
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train providers: CrossCountry and East Coast trains Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

You can travel by train from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with CrossCountry and East Coast for as low as £18. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and Birmingham New Street (BHM). They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 41 min
  • Cheapest Price: £18
  • CrossCountry frequency: 12 a day

FAQs: Wakefield Westgate (WKF) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Wakefield
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Wakefield is Wakefield Westgate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wakefield Westgate for your trip from Wakefield to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Forecourt
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible taxis: A small number are accessible, therefore advance notification (via station) ensures they are available when required
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and in the Waiting Room on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Station Management Office on the Main Concourse.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 2. There is a 1st Class waiting room on platform 1. Open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:00. Saturday 05:00 - 20:30. Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Front of station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Wakefield Westgate
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop (W9) in the short-stay car park.
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Wakefield.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.

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