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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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$31 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Wolverhampton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Wolverhampton, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
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