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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 bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 45, while a train costs an average of DKK 51.
Distance: 11 miles (19 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 51 Average price | DKK 45 Average price Cheapest | DKK 111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:
A bus is DKK 7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham costing on average DKK 51.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
The journey is about 14m faster (22m by train vs 36m by car) and roughly DKK 60 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (DKK 51 vs DKK 111). 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.
C169005:42 PM 0h18 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 6:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C169005:42 PM 0h18 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 6:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C169005:42 PM 0h18 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 6:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C169026:42 PM 0h18 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 7:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
C169493:28 PM 0h20 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 3:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
C169595:28 PM 0h20 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 5:48 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) DKK 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Birmingham:
A bus is DKK 7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham costing on average DKK 51.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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