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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
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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.
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C168898:55 AM2h43Cardiff Central (CDF)11:38 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G38967+C168898:55 AM2h43Cardiff Central (CDF)11:38 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W35432+G667309:19 AM2h28Cardiff Central (CDF)11:47 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G66712 · G008558:45 AM2h32Cardiff Central (CDF)11:17 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$621One-way1 transfer
- G15041+G008548:18 AM2h29Cardiff Central (CDF)10:47 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$771One-way1 transfer
- G39027 · G385589:23 AM2h46Cardiff Central (CDF)12:09 PMWolverhampton station (WVH)$881One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 52m.
- Around 8 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, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
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