How to travel from Glasgow to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Wolverhampton is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Glasgow 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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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
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Train via Preston

Take the train to Preston and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Navigation Street.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Wolverhampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Glasgow and Wolverhampton is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Glasgow and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Wolverhampton is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Wolverhampton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 50m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and London Midland run train services between Glasgow and Wolverhampton. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Glasgow and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Navigation Street and Library Metro Stop. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Wolverhampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Wolverhampton. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Wolverhampton with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

easyJet and Ryanair fly between Glasgow and Wolverhampton. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Birmingham (BHX). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Glasgow to Wolverhampton typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Birmingham (BHX).

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 Glasgow and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Glasgow to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 10m
£80($95)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
£135($155)
hourly702km (436 miles)
Train via Preston + 3 similar
3h 35m
£115($135)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train via Lancaster3h 45m
£115($135)
hourly451km (280 miles)
Train3h 50m
£110($130)
every 20 mins451km (281 miles)
Train via Liverpool Lime Street4h 60m
£37($44)
6 times a week483km (300 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
£27($32)
twice daily535km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£78($90)
on demand449km (279 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