How to travel from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton is around 279km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 WolverhamptonMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)

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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance279km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton is around 279km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 279km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
£61($72)
every 2 hours304km (189 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
£14($16)
once daily301km (187 miles)
Bus to Birmingham Brunel Street5h 45m
£19($23)
twice daily334km (208 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£49($58)
on demand279km (174 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