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Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

Planning a journey from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £5.90, with average prices for this route around £14.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sat, Apr 12
From £5.90
Sun, Apr 13
From £11.80
Mon, Apr 14
From £13.30
Tue, Apr 15
From £13.30
Wed, Apr 16
From £13.30
Thu, Apr 17
From £8.30
Fri, Apr 18

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
00:03 Wakefield Westgate	06:56 Birmingham New Street	6h 53m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:23 Wakefield Westgate	08:06 Birmingham New Street	1h 43m, Direct	Find Tickets
07:23 Wakefield Westgate	09:05 Birmingham New Street	1h 42m, Direct	Find Tickets
08:23 Wakefield Westgate	10:04 Birmingham New Street	1h 41m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:23 Wakefield Westgate	11:06 Birmingham New Street	1h 43m, Direct	Find Tickets
09:28 Wakefield Westgate	11:27 Paris	1h 59m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street train route details

First train

00:03

Last train

21:23

Departure station

Wakefield Westgate

Arrival station

Birmingham New Street

Journey time

1h 40m

Distance

86 miles

Price

£5.90*

Train Operators

CrossCountry, Northern, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Another option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street, you can split the route into two legs: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket, and you won’t even need to leave the train… or often your seat!.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street from £5.90*

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Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Street train prices and times

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