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How to travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham

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Travel Information between Wolverhampton and Birmingham

distanceDistance12 miles (19 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$3 - $8
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $3 (€3) • 16 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $3 (€3) • 16 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNX West Midlands or West Midlands Trains

Travel 12 miles (19 km) by train or bus to Birmingham from Wolverhampton. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are NX West Midlands or West Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham.

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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Birmingham

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 3Cheapest 8
Average price 5Cheapest 8
Average duration16m35m
Direct Options
First departure12:02 AM12:06 AM
Last departure11:56 PM11:50 PM
No. of daily departures94
Companies
  • West Midlands Railway
  • Transport for Wales
  • Cross Country
  • Avanti West Coast
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from Wolverhampton to Birmingham

How to get from Wolverhampton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

West Midlands Railway
08:48AM1h02
Wolverhampton
09:50AMBirmingham
$81One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
West Midlands Railway
08:48AM1h02
Wolverhampton
09:50AMBirmingham
$81One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
West Midlands Railway
12:46AM0h35
Wolverhampton
01:21AMBirmingham
$81One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best trip to Birmingham from Wolverhampton with CrossCountry and National Express. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Wolverhampton and Birmingham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Birmingham from Wolverhampton, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham

      FAQs: Travel to Birmingham 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 Wolverhampton to Birmingham.
      FAQs

      There are 2 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Birmingham: train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Wolverhampton is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€3).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:

      Taking a train costs $5 (€5) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $8 (€8).

      The fastest way from Wolverhampton to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 16 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Birmingham that take longer:

      Getting to Birmingham by bus takes 35 min on average.

      Birmingham is approximately 12 miles (19 km) away from Wolverhampton.

      The average frequency per day from Wolverhampton to Birmingham is:

      • 4 buses a day.
      • Around 9 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Birmingham 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 when traveling from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
      • Most travelers catch their train from Wolverhampton and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:

      • You can go to Birmingham from Wolverhampton by train with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country. You'll see cheap train tickets for $3 (€3) with Transport for Wales from Wolverhampton to Birmingham on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Wolverhampton to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

      • Direct bus available with NX West Midlands 4 direct buses per day.
      • Direct trains with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or Cross Country with 9 direct trains per day.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Birmingham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Wolverhampton to Birmingham.

      Many of our customers traveling from Wolverhampton to Birmingham don't make Birmingham their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Birmingham are London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Birmingham to any of these top destinations today!
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