How to travel from Sheffield to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Sheffield and Wolverhampton is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Sheffield to Wolverhampton by train 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.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sheffield and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Sheffield to Wolverhampton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £51 ($60) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).

The distance between Sheffield and Wolverhampton is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Sheffield and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sheffield to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Sheffield and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £51 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sheffield and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sheffield to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

CrossCountry, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Sheffield and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sheffield and Wolverhampton. We recommend that you drive to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sheffield to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Sheffield and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sheffield to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sheffield and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Sheffield to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
£51($60)
hourly143km (89 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£24($28)
on demand133km (83 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