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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 €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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€30 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m 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.
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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
Travel to Manchester 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 Manchester.

There are 2 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Manchester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Manchester:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€4) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $12 (€11).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Wolverhampton is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 2 h of travel time.
The distance from Wolverhampton to Manchester is approximately 61 miles (99 km).
The average frequency per day from Wolverhampton to Manchester is:
- 7 buses a day.
- 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Wolverhampton to Manchester 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 Manchester:
- Most travelers take a bus from Wolverhampton, Bus Station to Manchester, Coach Station.
- Most travelers take a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly.
The following travel companies offer services from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
- National Express, FlixBus or Megabus can get you to Manchester by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Wolverhampton to Manchester for $8 (€7) on Omio.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail (3), West Midlands Trains or Cross Country for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Wolverhampton to Manchester tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Wolverhampton to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Megabus 3 direct buses per day.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester 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 Manchester.
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