How to travel from London to Wolverhampton

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Compare train and bus for London to Wolverhampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €46, while a flight costs an average of €444.

Distance: 182 km

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Compare ways to travel from London to Wolverhampton

Compare the available ways to get from London to Wolverhampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Wolverhampton is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Wolverhampton:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wolverhampton costing on average €57.

A bus is €398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wolverhampton costing on average €444.

The fastest way to travel from London to Wolverhampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 4m.

Flight takes on average 5h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Wolverhampton including taking a train and bus.

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from London to Wolverhampton

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National ExpressNX400
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX400
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33931+CrossCountryW29877
    1 transfer

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  • Avanti West CoastW34144
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33924+West Midlands TrainsP69427
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33919+West Midlands TrainsP69432
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX422
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX467 · NX210
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX025 · NX210
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH923 · LH954
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4227+Air DolomitiLH9432
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4227+Air DolomitiEN956
    1 transfer

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How to Travel from London to Wolverhampton?

There are many bus and train services between London and Wolverhampton, with services running every day of the week. It is a busy route with dozens of buses and trains connecting the two cities each day, with journey times ranging from around just under two hours by train and three hours and 45 minutes by bus.

What is the Cheapest Way to Get from London to Wolverhampton?

The cheapest way to get from London to Wolverhampton is by bus, and services are run by National Express. They depart from London's Victoria Station and arrive at Wolverhampton Bus Station, and leave roughly every two hours throughout the day, with the first service leaving at breakfast time and the last leaving just before midnight. Most buses run directly with no changes, but a couple of routes include one change at Birmingham Coach Station. Direct trips last around three hours and 40 minutes, but changes can increase the journey time by one to two hours.

What is the Fastest Way to Travel from London to Wolverhampton?

The fastest way to travel to Wolverhampton from London is by train. Trains are provided by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway, with Virgin Trains offering the fastest service at around one hour and 50 minutes. Some LNER trains have one change at Stafford, but most run directly, and all services from West Midlands Railway run directly. Trains leave regularly throughout the day from London's Euston Station and arrive at Wolverhampton station, with the first train departing around before breakfast time and the last train leaving around midnight.

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Travel from London to Wolverhampton by Train 

Trains are provided by LNER and West Midlands Railway, and run on weekdays and weekends. The first train of the day leaves Euston Station very early in the morning and the last train sets off very late at night, with other services leaving mostly at peak commuting times. LNER trains are generally faster, even though some may have one change, while West Midlands Railway's trains usually take around 30 minutes longer to reach Wolverhampton. Trains from Euston Station arrive at Wolverhampton Station, which is the only train station in the city and is located just outside the city centre. The city centre is less than a mile away and can be reached via bus, which takes around 10 minutes, or on foot, which takes slightly longer.

Travel from London to Wolverhampton by Bus

Buses between London and Wolverhampton run regularly every day, with a similar number of services on both weekdays and weekends. Buses are provided by National Express only, and their earliest service leaves London first thing in the morning, while the last service of the day leaves at around midnight. Buses depart from London's Victoria Coach Station, which is centrally located in Westminster and is well-connected due to the nearby Victoria Train Station. Buses then arrive at Wolverhampton Bus Station, which is a few minutes away from the train station and a short walk from the Mander Centre shopping complex. 

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FAQs: Travel from London to Wolverhampton

Travel to Wolverhampton 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 London to Wolverhampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Wolverhampton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Wolverhampton is a bus with an average price of €46.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Wolverhampton:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Wolverhampton costing on average €57.

A bus is €398 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Wolverhampton costing on average €444.

The fastest way to travel from London to Wolverhampton is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 4m.

Flight takes on average 5h 14m.

The London to Wolverhampton distance is approximately 182 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Wolverhampton is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Wolverhampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Wolverhampton:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Wolverhampton station (WVH).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Wolverhampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Wolverhampton by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Wolverhampton by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Wolverhampton with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from London to Wolverhampton often also extend their vacation to go to Birmingham New Street (BHM), London Euston (EUS), Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wolverhampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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