How to travel from Luton to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Wolverhampton is around 157km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Luton 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bletchley Bus Station then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance157km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Luton to Wolverhampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).

The distance between Luton and Wolverhampton is around 157km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Luton and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Luton 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luton and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Luton and Wolverhampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Wolverhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Luton and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 157km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Luton to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£67($79)
hourly251km (156 miles)
Bus
3h 25m
£7($8)
once daily171km (106 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
£12($14)
hourly167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
£28($33)
on demand157km (98 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