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It takes an average of 5h 24m to travel from Wakefield to University (Birmingham) by train, over a distance of around 87 miles (140 km). There are normally 20 trains per day travelling from Wakefield to University (Birmingham) and tickets for this journey start from £19.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:23 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:26 | |
| Departure station | Wakefield | |
| Arrival station | University (Birmingham) | |
| Journey time | From 1h 58m | |
| Distance | 87 miles (140 km) | |
| Frequency | 20 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £19.60 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express |
Travelling from Wakefield to University (Birmingham) by train
Looking to travel from Wakefield to University (Birmingham) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 24 minutes to travel from Wakefield to University (Birmingham) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 58 minutes though. You'll usually find 20 trains per day running along the 87 miles (140 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to University (Birmingham), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to get to University (Birmingham). 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 Wakefield to University (Birmingham) 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 £19.60.
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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
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