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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 train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $65, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cardiff to Wolverhampton
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Wolverhampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (2h 28m by train vs 3h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Cardiff to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G38968+
C17026 · W7020110:43 AM 3h31 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:14 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $20 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- G38968+C17026 · W70201
10:43 AM 3h31 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:14 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $20 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
G00898 · G0086711:45 AM 2h32 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:17 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G38968 · G38555
10:43 AM 3h26 Cardiff Central (CDF) 2:09 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38972 · W45245
11:40 AM 3h29 Cardiff Central (CDF) 3:09 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $26 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38976+G01077 · G00874
12:40 PM 2h37 Cardiff Central (CDF) 3:17 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $59 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 7 trains 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, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Wolverhampton by train.
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