4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Manchester on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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: 100 km
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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.
Live departures
Wolverhampton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72294 | On time 8:19 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 9:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W01954 · W02542 | On time 8:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 9:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74900 | On time 8:49 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 9:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W05235+ L08926 | On time 8:53 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 10:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C72298 | On time 9:19 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 10:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02364 · W02540 | On time 9:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 10:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74902 | On time 9:49 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 10:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05241+L11299 | On time 9:53 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 11:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74877 | On time 10:19 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 11:29 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02371 · W02537 | On time 10:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 11:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L02371+L09992 | On time 10:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h01 | 12:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| C74904 | On time 10:49 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 11:59 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C72306 | On time 11:19 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 12:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02373 · W02535 | On time 11:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 12:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| L02373+L10014 | On time 11:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h01 | 1:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| C74906 | On time 11:49 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 12:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C72312 | On time 12:19 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 1:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02374 · W02533 | On time 12:32 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 1:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74908 | On time 12:49 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 1:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05256+L11291 | On time 12:53 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 2:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C72317 | On time 1:19 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 2:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02366+L10009 | On time 1:31 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 2h02 | 3:33 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| L02366 · W02531 | On time 1:31 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h13 | 2:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C75305 | On time 1:49 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 2:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05261+L11288 | On time 1:53 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 3:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C72322 | On time 2:19 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 3:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02927 · W02528 | On time 2:32 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 3:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74909 | On time 2:49 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 3:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05266+L11330 | On time 2:53 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 4:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C72329 | On time 3:19 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 4:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W02926 · W02525 | On time 3:32 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 4:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74911 | On time 3:49 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 4:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W05271+L11308 | On time 3:53 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 5:40 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C72335 | On time 4:19 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 5:29 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L02378 · W02522 | On time 4:32 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h12 | 5:44 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
| C74913 | On time 4:49 PM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 5:59 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester
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Trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), Transport for Wales, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Manchester from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
Northern Rail (3)
Transport for Wales
Cross Country
West Midlands Trains
Trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester
It only takes just over an hour to reach Manchester from Wolverhampton. Whether it's a daily commute or a last-minute break, the journey is effortless when travelling by train. Direct services depart several times an hour around the clock, including at weekends. Trains from Wolverhampton arrive at Manchester's busiest station, Manchester Piccadilly, which is ideal for anyone planning onward travel.
Which train companies travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
Regular, direct trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester are provided by CrossCountry Trains. Arriva Trains Wales also offers an occasional direct service in the evenings but it can take over an hour longer. Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway both offer regular and relatively quick indirect trains along this route. Northern Rail also provides an indirect evening service during the week.
How long is the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
The train from Wolverhampton to Manchester can take just one hour nine minutes at the quickest when travelling directly with CrossCountry. The longest journey takes two hours 43 minutes when travelling directly with Arriva. There's generally very little difference between direct and indirect journey lengths along this route. The average journey takes around one hour 20 minutes.
How many trains are there from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
Most days, there will be around 34 direct train services between Wolverhampton and Manchester. There are also usually an additional 16-18 indirect services. That works out to three or more trains per hour, two of which are usually direct CrossCountry services. The earliest regular service departs just before 6:15 a.m. and the latest regular service departs shortly before 11:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
Departure train station: Wolverhampton Train Station is situated on the north-east edge of the city centre with plenty of shops nearby and a cafe on site. It's also just four minutes' walk away from Wolverhampton's bus station.
Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly is Manchester's busiest train station and boasts a split-level concourse, which houses a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. The station is centrally located, with excellent bus, tram and metro links. A direct train to Manchester Airport leaves Manchester Piccadilly every 10 minutes.
FAQs: Trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Wolverhampton, which is located around 0.2 miles (328 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Wolverhampton to Manchester
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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