How to travel from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 30min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent by train, taxi 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 Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration30min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated byCrossCountry+ 2 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Wednesfield Radio Cars

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Drive

Drive to Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance55km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 30min.

The distance between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 48km (30 miles)

It takes around 30min to get from Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes around 30min and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent. It typically takes around 30min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 30min.

CrossCountry, London Midland and Avanti West Coast run train services between Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent. Trains depart hourly and will take around 30min, 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 Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 30min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent. We recommend that you take the train to Stoke-on-Trent. instead which will take 30min.

The closest major airport to Stoke on Trent is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Wolverhampton and Stoke on Trent. The distance is around 55km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent is to take the train which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Transport options from Wolverhampton to Stoke on Trent
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
30min
£30($35)
hourly50km (31 miles)
Taxi
40min
£80($95)
on demand55km (34 miles)
Drive
40min
£10($12)
on demand55km (34 miles)

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Airports near Stoke on Trent

The following major airports near Stoke on Trent offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Stoke on Trent
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
57km (36 miles) from Stoke on Trent
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Stoke on Trent