How to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester

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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 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

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Cheapest

1h 49m

Average total duration

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1h 19m

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30m

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2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Wolverhampton to Manchester

How to get from Wolverhampton to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands TrainsW05230+Northern RailL08685
    7:53 AM1h47
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    9:40 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • West Midlands TrainsW05230+Northern RailL08685
    7:53 AM1h47
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    9:40 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $151One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74784
    7:19 AM1h10
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    8:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC74785
    7:45 AM1h14
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    8:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC74782
    6:49 AM1h10
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    7:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC74781
    6:19 AM1h10
    Wolverhampton station (WVH)
    7:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX422
    4:25 AM1h50
    Wolverhampton, Bus Station
    6:15 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wolverhampton and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester is a train with an average price of $8 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Wolverhampton to Manchester is approximately 62 miles (100 km).
The average frequency per day from Wolverhampton to Manchester is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wolverhampton to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wolverhampton to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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