There are 4 ways to get from Wolverhampton to South Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain
4h 26m£51–95Drive 103.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wolverhampton to South Walescar 103.5 mi
2h 29m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp4
6h 8m£27–44Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
4h 32m£56–92
Wolverhampton to South Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wolverhampton to South Wales is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wolverhampton to South Wales is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wolverhampton station to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton Bus Station and arriving at Glenboi Cemetery via Sophia Gardens, Greyfriars Road GJ and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to South Wales. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton and arriving at Cwmbach via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Wolverhampton and South Wales is 157 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to South Wales without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Wolverhampton to South Wales, including transfers.
Wolverhampton to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Wolverhampton Bus Station.
Wolverhampton to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Wolverhampton to South Wales is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 26m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Wolverhampton, England and South Wales?
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Cwmbach via Shrewsbury and Cardiff Central in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens twice a week. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbach
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–23
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wolverhampton Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wolverhampton to South Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Wolverhampton to South Wales train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wolverhampton to South Wales is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Wolverhampton to South Wales.
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