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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Wolverhampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wolverhampton costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (1h 18m by train vs 1h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $27 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 Manchester to Wolverhampton
How to get from Manchester to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L89716 · G90120+
C1694011:38 AM1h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:28 PMWolverhampton station (WVH)$151One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- L89716 · G90120+C1694011:38 AM1h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:28 PMWolverhampton station (WVH)$151One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G0101410:25 AM1h09Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:34 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G90120+C1694011:36 AM1h52Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:28 PMWolverhampton station (WVH)$151One-way1 transfer
- W298507:03 AM1h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:14 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$161One-way0 transfers
- G010027:25 AM1h10Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:35 AMWolverhampton station (WVH)$221One-way0 transfers
- NX42211:40 PM1h55Manchester, Coach Station1:35 AMWolverhampton, Bus Station$291One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Wolverhampton costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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