How to travel from Norwich to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Wolverhampton is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Norwich 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.

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

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Fly

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Birmingham (BHX).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £325($385)
Operated byKLM+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Ely and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Wolverhampton Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Wolverhampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. 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 £48 ($57).

The distance between Norwich and Wolverhampton is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Norwich 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 Norwich to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ely and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Norwich and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly 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 Norwich and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Library Metro Stop. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Megabus UK and NX West Midlands run regular bus services between Norwich and Wolverhampton. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Norwich and Wolverhampton. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) and arrive at Birmingham (BHX) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Norwich to Wolverhampton. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Norwich to Wolverhampton typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Norwich (NWI) 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 Norwich and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 275km (171 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 Norwich to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Norwich to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
£325($385)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£95($110)
hourly302km (188 miles)
Train via Peterborough3h 55m
£80($95)
hourly302km (187 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£20($24)
5 times a week295km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£48($57)
on demand275km (171 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