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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wolverhampton to Birmingham costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
The journey is about 15m faster (21m by train vs 36m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $17 (€14)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Wolverhampton to Birmingham
How to get from Wolverhampton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C169391:28 PM0h20Wolverhampton station (WVH)1:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
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- C169391:28 PM0h20Wolverhampton station (WVH)1:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C169126:35 AM0h17Wolverhampton station (WVH)6:52 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C168921:42 PM0h18Wolverhampton station (WVH)2:00 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$51One-way0 transfers
G385601:11 PM0h20Wolverhampton station (WVH)1:31 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$61One-way0 transfers
W298771:15 PM0h18Wolverhampton station (WVH)1:33 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wolverhampton to Birmingham costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Wolverhampton station (WVH) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
- Travel with NX West Midlands, Let's Go! to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with NX West Midlands.
- 11 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales.
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