There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
1h 46m£25–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wolverhampton to Manchesterbus Ukn23
2h 20m£8–13Drive 72 mi
- Drive from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchestercar 72 mi
1h 21m£19–27Bus via Charlotte Street
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 422
2h 22m£15–22
Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Manchester. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Greater Manchester is 72 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and Greater Manchester, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester once daily. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Wolverhampton to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester station.
Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Wolverhampton to Greater Manchester.
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