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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 17m. 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 $11.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$30 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
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.
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C177777:53 AM1h47Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:40 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$141One-way1 transfer
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C177777:53 AM1h47Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:40 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G007797:19 AM1h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)8:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
Other options
G008478:19 AM1h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
G007817:45 AM1h14Wolverhampton station (WVH)8:59 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$161One-way0 transfers
G008499:19 AM1h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:29 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$181One-way0 transfers
NX4224:25 AM1h50Wolverhampton, Bus Station6:15 AMManchester, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Wolverhampton to Manchester:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 17m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, NX West Midlands to go to Manchester by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Transport for Wales.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
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