How to travel from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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.

👋 Also check out WolverhamptonChelmsford if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £280($330)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Chelmsford and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Chiltern Railways run train services between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Chelmsford and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Chelmsford to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£68($80)
hourly253km (157 miles)
Train via London Liverpool Street3h 40m
£50($59)
hourly254km (158 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 35m
£280($330)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Train and Bus
5hrs
£28($33)
5 times a week311km (193 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£43($51)
on demand246km (153 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