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Compare train and bus for Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 0m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton
Compare the available ways to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
You'll arrive about 25m sooner (30m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around $21 compared to roughly $12 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton
How to get from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W2986610:44 AM 0h30 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 11:14 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
W2986610:44 AM 0h30 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 11:14 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
G011388:44 AM 0h29 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 9:13 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G010059:04 AM 0h30 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 9:34 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
G011449:44 AM 0h29 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 10:13 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
G0100910:04 AM 0h31 Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) 10:35 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Wolverhampton costing on average $22.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stoke-on-Trent and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stoke-on-Trent station (SOT) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
- Buses mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
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