How to travel from York to Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

The distance between York and Wolverhampton is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from York 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.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Drive

Drive to Wolverhampton.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance213km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Wolverhampton

There are several options for getting from York to Wolverhampton by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between York and Wolverhampton is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (104 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from York and Wolverhampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from York to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between York and Wolverhampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between York and Wolverhampton. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from York to Wolverhampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

CrossCountry run train services between York and Wolverhampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 York and Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Wolverhampton. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 York and Wolverhampton. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Wolverhampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween York and Wolverhampton

Transport options from York to Wolverhampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£68($80)
hourly223km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£37($44)
on demand213km (132 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