How to travel from Southampton to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Southampton and Wolverhampton is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southampton 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 WolverhamptonSouthampton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Wolverhampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Southampton and Wolverhampton is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Southampton and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Southampton and Wolverhampton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3hrs.

CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Wolverhampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Southampton and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southampton and Wolverhampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Southampton and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from Southampton to Wolverhampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Wolverhampton

Transport options from Southampton to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
£80($95)
every 3 hours254km (158 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£17($20)
twice daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($49)
on demand240km (149 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