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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$40 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m 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 Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Wolverhampton to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $40 (€34) compared to roughly $27 (€22) 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 Manchester
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.
- G007817:45 AM1h14Wolverhampton station (WVH)8:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G007817:45 AM1h14Wolverhampton station (WVH)8:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G666076:49 AM1h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)7:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G007776:19 AM1h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)7:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$241One-way0 transfers
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C177777:53 AM1h47Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:40 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$261One-way1 transfer- G008499:19 AM1h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$281One-way0 transfers
- NX4224:25 AM1h50Wolverhampton, Bus Station6:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester costing on average $40 (€34).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wolverhampton and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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