How to travel from Cardiff to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Wolverhampton is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cardiff 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 Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance181km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Wolverhampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Cardiff and Wolverhampton is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Cardiff and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

CrossCountry run train services between Cardiff and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Cardiff and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Cardiff and Wolverhampton. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Cardiff and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £63 ($75).

How do I get from Cardiff to Wolverhampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Cardiff to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£63($75)
hourly194km (120 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
£16($19)
every 3 hours230km (143 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£31($37)
on demand181km (113 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