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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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€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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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