How to travel from Ipswich to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Wolverhampton is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
Operated by

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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.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £300($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Golders Green and then to Walsall.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Wolverhampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Ipswich and Wolverhampton is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Ipswich and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Ipswich and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Ipswich and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Golders Green and Walsall. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Ipswich and Wolverhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich 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 4h 15m.

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 Ipswich and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Ipswich to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£87($105)
hourly316km (197 miles)
Train via Cambridge4h 40m
£95($110)
hourly329km (204 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
£300($355)
hourly511km (318 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
£21($25)
once daily355km (221 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£46($54)
on demand261km (162 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