The distance between Swindon and Wolverhampton is around 140km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon to Wolverhampton by train, tram, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the train to Cheltenham Spa and then to Birmingham New Street then take a tram to Wolverhampton St George's.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Wolverhampton by train, tram, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a tram which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($29).
The distance between Swindon and Wolverhampton is around 140km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 116km (72 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Swindon and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Wolverhampton is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £25 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a tram which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway and Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Wolverhampton. We recommend that you drive to Wolverhampton. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Swindon and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £66 ($78).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | £66($78) | hourly | 210km (131 miles) |
Train and Tram + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £52($61) | hourly | 162km (101 miles) |
Bus and Tram | 3h 15m | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 173km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £25($29) | on demand | 140km (87 miles) |
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The following major airports near Wolverhampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.