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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, 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 43m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m 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 Wolverhampton to Leicester
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Leicester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Leicester:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Leicester costing on average $29 (€25).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $29 (€25) compared to roughly $19 (€16) 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 Wolverhampton to Leicester
How to get from Wolverhampton to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G00997 · G00805
6:39 AM 1h38 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 8:17 AM Leicester station (LEI) $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G00997 · G00805
6:39 AM 1h38 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 8:17 AM Leicester station (LEI) $20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W33933+G0081812:45 PM 1h25 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 2:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) $43 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01018 · G00818
12:39 PM 1h31 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 2:10 PM Leicester station (LEI) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer - W29877 · G66638
1:15 PM 1h36 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 2:51 PM Leicester station (LEI) $21 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01005 · G00808
9:39 AM 1h32 Wolverhampton station (WVH) 11:11 AM Leicester station (LEI) $30 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Leicester:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Leicester costing on average $29 (€25).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Leicester 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 Leicester station (LEI).
- Buses mostly depart from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
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