How to travel from Blackpool to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Blackpool and Wolverhampton is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Blackpool to Wolverhampton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Wolverhampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Blackpool and Wolverhampton is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Blackpool and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Blackpool and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Blackpool and Wolverhampton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 45m.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and London Midland run train services between Blackpool and Wolverhampton. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Blackpool and Wolverhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Wolverhampton is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Wolverhampton. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

How do I get from Blackpool to Wolverhampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Blackpool to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
£42($50)
every 4 hours173km (107 miles)
Train via Liverpool Lime Street2h 40m
£29($34)
hourly204km (127 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
£12($14)
once daily208km (129 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£32($38)
on demand185km (115 miles)

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Airports near Wolverhampton

The following major airports near Wolverhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Wolverhampton
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Wolverhampton
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Wolverhampton