How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Wolverhampton start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Wolverhampton is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 9m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Wolverhampton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast , Transport for Wales .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

The earliest train from Manchester to Wolverhampton departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:03.

Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Wolverhampton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Manchester to Wolverhampton from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Wolverhampton on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	08:13	Wolverhampton	Cheapest
Train	08:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 9m	09:34	Wolverhampton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	08:13	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	08:35	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	08:35	Wolverhampton	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Wolverhampton on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 11m	08:14	Wolverhampton	Cheapest
Train	08:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 9m	09:34	Wolverhampton	Fastest
Train	07:03	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 11m	08:14	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	08:35	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 10m	08:35	Wolverhampton	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Wolverhampton on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:26	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 13m	09:39	Wolverhampton	Cheapest
Train	15:25	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 9m	16:34	Wolverhampton	Fastest
Train	08:26	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 13m	09:39	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	10:20	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 14m	11:34	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	09:27	Manchester Piccadilly	1h 12m	10:39	Wolverhampton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Wolverhampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Wolverhampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

62 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £20	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £134	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £13	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Wolverhampton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Wolverhampton start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £40. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Wolverhampton is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 9m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Wolverhampton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
The earliest train from Manchester to Wolverhampton departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:03.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Wolverhampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£26

11/12

£32

Today

£9

13/12

£38

14/12

£39

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No data

16/12

£12

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Wolverhampton was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Wolverhampton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £9 to £131 for a train ticket from Manchester to Wolverhampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.