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Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £7.
Distance: 19 km
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£7 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Wolverhampton
Buses from Birmingham to Wolverhampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:12, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 34m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 34m |
First bus 0:12 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Bus providers: NX West Midlands from Birmingham to WolverhamptonYou can travel by bus between Birmingham to Wolverhampton with NX West Midlands for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Birmingham to Wolverhampton
There's hardly any time of the day or night when passengers can't travel between England's second-largest city, Birmingham, and the market town of Wolverhampton. Apart from a brief gap in the very early morning, departures are spread right around the clock. Although travel times vary slightly, there's never any need to switch coaches.
Which coach companies travel from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
National Express provides coaches between Birmingham and Wolverhampton seven days a week, as well as to many other destinations around the UK.
How long is the coach from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
Coaches from Birmingham to Wolverhampton can take as little as 33 minutes. A few journeys last as long as 90 minutes, but most are well under an hour. Even the longer services are direct, with no changes required.
How many coaches are there from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
Around 18 coaches per day travel between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Services kick off in time for the morning rush hour and continue right up until the small hours of the morning. Most departures are about 90 minutes apart, with a cluster around lunchtime and another flurry of activity in the early evening. The weekend schedule is almost identical, with no dropping off in the quality of the service.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
Departure bus station: Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, has a better-than-average set of amenities, including all-hours opening, WiFi, charging points, a newsagents, a cafeteria and an eatery selling hot food. The Bullring and Grand Central shopping mall is a 5 to 10-minute walk west of the station, along with the town's theatres, restaurants, pubs and clubs. Moor Street, New Street and Snow Hill railway stations are all less than a mile away, with services to and from Kidderminster, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull and Worcester, plus metro trams around the city.
Arrival bus station: National Express services operate from Bay E of Wolverhampton Bus Station on Victoria Street. The station has a coffee shop and dining area. The town centre, with its casino, theatre and wide choice of places to eat and shop, is directly to the north and west, making it extremely convenient for day trippers, tourists and visitors of all kinds.
FAQs: Birmingham to Wolverhampton coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Wolverhampton by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wolverhampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Wolverhampton
Most Birmingham to Wolverhampton buses use the Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) to Wolverhampton, Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Wolverhampton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) from Birmingham city centre
Getting to Birmingham, Coach Station from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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