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It takes an average of 3h 51m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (136 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate and tickets for this journey start from £37.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:58 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Wakefield Kirkgate | |
| Journey time | From 1h 57m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (136 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £37.50 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Grand Central Railway, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate by train
Looking to travel from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 3 hours 51 minutes to travel from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 57 minutes though. You'll usually find 33 trains per day running along the 85 miles (136 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Wakefield Kirkgate, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to get to Wakefield Kirkgate. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £37.50.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Kirkgate?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.