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The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Wolverhampton
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 32 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
143 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Wolverhampton will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Cardiff for Wolverhampton on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 22 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.
07:10AM2h37
Cardiff09:47AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
04:49AM3h22
Cardiff08:11AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
04:19AM2h51
Cardiff07:10AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
05:10AM2h37
Cardiff07:47AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
07:45AM2h32
Cardiff10:17AMWolverhampton
$621One-way
0 transfers
07:45AM2h32
Cardiff10:17AMWolverhampton
$621One-way
0 transfers
07:10AM2h37
Cardiff09:47AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
05:10AM2h37
Cardiff07:47AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
04:19AM2h51
Cardiff07:10AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
04:49AM3h22
Cardiff08:11AMWolverhampton
$501One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cardiff to Wolverhampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Wolverhampton trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 12:45 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:10 PM Cardiff | 2h58 | 10:08 PM Wolverhampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| 4:19 AM Cardiff | 2h51 | 7:10 AM Wolverhampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:49 AM Cardiff | 3h22 | 8:11 AM Wolverhampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:10 AM Cardiff | 2h37 | 7:47 AM Wolverhampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:10 AM Cardiff | 2h37 | 9:47 AM Wolverhampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 AM Cardiff | 2h32 | 10:17 AM Wolverhampton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Cardiff to Wolverhampton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:18, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 2h 32m.
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
Bus from $12 (€10)
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average train duration 2h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 03:18 |
Last train 22:12 |
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
Bus from $12 (€10)
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western from Cardiff to Wolverhampton trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Cardiff and Wolverhampton from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Transport for Wales
About
Transport for Wales is a public transport provider in Wales, UK. It operates a comprehensive network of trains, buses and ferries across the country. The trains are modern and comfortable, with a range of different types including InterCity Express Trains, Regional Trains, and Metro Trains. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. There are a variety of ticket types available, including single and return tickets, season tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes include Cardiff to Swansea, Cardiff to Newport, and Cardiff to Manchester.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 37m
Cheapest Price
$32 (€26)
Transport for Wales frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks. Some stations have cafes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations recommended but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket (£5 per day). Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 32m
Cheapest Price
$48 (€40)
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Price
$190 (€155)
Cross Country frequency
14 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Price
$179 (€146)
first_great_western frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Wolverhampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Wolverhampton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wolverhampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The distance by train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is 88 miles (143 km).
For a fulfilling visit to Wolverhampton, consider spending 2 to 3 days to explore its key attractions such as the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Park, and Bantock House Museum.
The train station in Cardiff that goes to Wolverhampton is Cardiff Central (CDF), which connects to Wolverhampton station (WVH).
Train ticket prices from Cardiff to Wolverhampton can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $32 (€26), while the average price is around $58 (€48).
There is no high speed train available from Cardiff to Wolverhampton.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is by bus, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
In Wolverhampton, you can enjoy a variety of activities and sights. Visit the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre for performances, explore West Park for leisurely walks, or discover the industrial heritage at the Black Country Living Museum. Sports enthusiasts can tour Molineux Stadium, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Art lovers can explore the Bilston Craft Gallery and Wolverhampton Art Gallery. Historical sites include Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Bantock House Museum, Moseley Old Hall, and the medieval St. Peter's Collegiate Church.
The first train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton leaves at 3:18 AM.
A day trip from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 32m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 88 miles (143 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton.
The train journey from Cardiff to Wolverhampton offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the Welsh countryside, rolling hills, and quaint towns, though it may not be considered particularly scenic compared to more renowned routes.
The train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton takes 2h 32m and runs 6 per day.
The last train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton leaves at 10:12 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Cardiff to Wolverhampton.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Cardiff to Wolverhampton.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Wolverhampton
Cardiff
Wolverhampton
The major train station for departures in Cardiff is Cathays. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cathays for your trip from Cardiff to Wolverhampton.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 07:30 - 18:30 Saturday 09:30 - 15:30 Sunday Closed
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards. The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours. The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cathays
- Onward travel information: The nearest bus stop is on Park Place
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stops adjacent to the Cardiff University Students' Union on Park Place
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibility
WCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 07:40 - 18:00 Sunday 10:00 - 15:30 Temporary opening hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machines are near the main entrance and take cash and major debit and credit cards.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse to the right of the Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Hotel
- Travelodge
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: to the right of the station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Cardiff Queen Street
- Onward travel information: Limited service from stop outside station Mondays to Fridays
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: For services towards Cardiff Central use the bus stop at the front of the station. For services towards Cathays use the bus stop in front of the shop opposite the station entrance. Please ask a member of station staff if you are unsure of which stop to use.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. The station is not suitable for wheelchair or powered mobility scooter users. Platform 1 (to Rhymney) has a long, steep access ramp. Platform 2 (to Cardiff) is only accessible via 41 steps. Customers travelling from the Rhymney Valley are advised to alight at Cardiff Queen Street and return to Heath Low Level.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Heath High Level
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait outside station on Heath Halt Road
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B2. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from Leckwith Road. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Radyr) Leckwith Road via a ramp with a steep gradient
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) do not accept cash. Payment is by major debit and credit cards only.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The bicycle stands can be found on Platform 1 (to Cardiff).
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transit options for Ninian Park
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the station entrance on Leckwith Road close to traffic lights
The major train station for arrivals in Wolverhampton is Wolverhampton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wolverhampton for your journey to Wolverhampton from Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
Parking
- Car Park: Multi storey
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Wolverhampton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
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