The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Wolverhampton
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Wolverhampton will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester for Wolverhampton on Sun, Jan 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 11 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Sun, Jan 11 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
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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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Wolverhampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Wolverhampton trains for today, Saturday, January 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C75174 | On time 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h10 | 9:13 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72476 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h09 | 9:34 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64719+ W05338 | On time 8:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h28 | 9:58 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 transfer | |
C75175 | On time 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h10 | 10:13 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C72479 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h09 | 10:34 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L64721+ W05342 | On time 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h28 | 10:58 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 transfer | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Manchester to Wolverhampton.
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- Multiple travel company options: While CrossCountry tickets can be bought on CrossCountry's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains to help you choose the right option for your journey from Manchester to Wolverhampton.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Wolverhampton
Trains from Manchester to Wolverhampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (100 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 62 miles (100 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country from Manchester to Wolverhampton trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), Cross Country trains will get you between Manchester and Wolverhampton from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Wolverhampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Wolverhampton
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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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