How to travel from Canterbury to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Wolverhampton is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Canterbury to Wolverhampton by train, bus, car and plane. 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 St Pancras International and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
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Train to St Pancras International, plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance313km (195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Wolverhampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).

The distance between Canterbury and Wolverhampton is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Canterbury and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Chiltern Railways run train services between Canterbury and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Canterbury and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Canterbury and Wolverhampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Birmingham (BHX). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Canterbury and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 313km (195 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Canterbury to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£89($105)
hourly315km (196 miles)
Train via London Victoria4h 25m
£65($77)
hourly301km (187 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 2 similar
4hrs
£305($360)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
£340($405)
hourly922km (573 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 45m
£225($270)
hourly1,101km (684 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£14($16)
twice daily329km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£54($64)
on demand313km (195 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