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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 €8, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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€31 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton
Travel to Wolverhampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Wolverhampton.

There are 2 options to travel to Wolverhampton from Manchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Wolverhampton from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train with an average ticket price of $10 (€9) from Manchester to Wolverhampton.
The quickest way to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton is by train, which takes on average 1 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 1 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 61 miles (99 km) from Manchester to Wolverhampton.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Wolverhampton is:
- Around 7 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Wolverhampton:
- Buses most often depart from Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Wolverhampton at Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Manchester Piccadilly and tend to arrive in Wolverhampton.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Wolverhampton:
- You can go to Wolverhampton from Manchester by bus with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Manchester to Wolverhampton on Omio.
- You can take a train from Manchester to Wolverhampton with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $10 (€9) with CrossCountry from Manchester to Wolverhampton.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Wolverhampton with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Megabus 4 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Wolverhampton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Wolverhampton from Manchester.
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