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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. 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 bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Wolverhampton
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Wolverhampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Wolverhampton costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 2h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $42 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Wolverhampton
How to get from Leeds to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Wolverhampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX170 · NX4229:30 PM 4h05 Leeds, Coach Station 1:35 AM Wolverhampton, Bus Station $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
NX170 · NX4229:30 PM 4h05 Leeds, Coach Station 1:35 AM Wolverhampton, Bus Station $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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G383745:15 PM 2h25 Leeds station (LDS) 7:40 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $87 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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V522686:15 PM 2h26 Leeds station (LDS) 8:41 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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W853106:08 PM 2h26 Leeds station (LDS) 8:34 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C031926:45 PM 2h29 Leeds station (LDS) 9:14 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Wolverhampton costing on average $81.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
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