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The Whitworth
University art gallery in nearby Manchester known for historic and contemporary collections, strong temporary exhibitions, and a park-side setting.
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 59 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
It's difficult to get from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport without transferring at least once.
G00785+
W84902
G00783+
A28735
G38942+
W33186+
W84876
W33357 · W33103+
NT189400
W33186+
G00857+
W84876
G00785+
W84902
G00857+
W84876
G00783+
A28735
W33357 · W33103+
NT189400
G38942+
W33186+
W84876Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
The journey is about 3m faster (1h 14m by train vs 1h 17m by car) and roughly $0.95 (€0.77) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $23 (€19)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00783+ A28735 | 9:18 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h00 | 11:18 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W33357 · W33103+ NT189400 | 9:31 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h08 | 11:39 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
G00785+ W84902 | 10:18 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h40 | 11:58 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
G00857+ W84876+ W33186 | 10:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h26 | 12:58 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
G38942+ W84876+ W33186 | 10:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h26 | 12:58 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
G00857+ W84876 | 11:18 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h40 | 12:58 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Wolverhampton station (WVH) to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:23, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 6:23 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
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