How to travel from Lichfield to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Wolverhampton is around 26km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 27min.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lichfield to Wolverhampton by train, bus, taxi 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 and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
Operated by

London Midland

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Bus via Pelsall Cenotaph

Take the bus to Pelsall Cenotaph and then to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

NX West Midlands

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration27min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Lichfield Trent Valley Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration27min
  • Distance26km (16 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Wolverhampton by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 27min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Lichfield and Wolverhampton is around 26km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 23km (14 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Lichfield and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 27min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Wolverhampton is to take a taxi which takes around 27min and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield 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 1hr.

London Midland, Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, 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 Lichfield and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Walsall Bus Station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

NX West Midlands and Chaserider run regular bus services between Lichfield and Wolverhampton. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 1hr.

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 Lichfield and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 26km (16 miles) by road and it will take around 27min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around £8 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Lichfield to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
£8($10)
hourly47km (29 miles)
Bus via Pelsall Cenotaph + 2 similar
1h 30m
£5($6)
hourly36km (22 miles)
Bus1h 40m
£5($6)
hourly37km (23 miles)
Bus via Bus Station1h 45m
hourly42km (26 miles)
Taxi
27min
£42($50)
on demand26km (16 miles)
Drive
27min
£5($6)
on demand26km (16 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