How to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton

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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Wolverhampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 62 miles (100 km)

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$34

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$25

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1h 49m

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1h 19m

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2h 47m

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2h 17m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Manchester to Wolverhampton

How to get from Manchester to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    5:30 PM2h30
    Manchester
    8:00 PMWolverhampton
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:30 PM2h30
    Manchester
    8:00 PMWolverhampton
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:40 PM1h55
    Manchester
    1:35 AMWolverhampton
    $181One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton

Travel to Wolverhampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Wolverhampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Wolverhampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wolverhampton:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wolverhampton costing on average $12 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Manchester to Wolverhampton is approximately 62 miles (100 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wolverhampton is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Wolverhampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Wolverhampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Wolverhampton by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Wolverhampton with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Southall. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wolverhampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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