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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Wolverhampton
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Wolverhampton will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Birmingham for Wolverhampton every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 19 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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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 £1. 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 £1, and a coach costs an average of £4.
Distance: 19 km
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Live departures
Birmingham to Wolverhampton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Wolverhampton coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 20:55 Birmingham | 1h18 | 22:13 Wolverhampton | 1 change | |
| 21:35 Birmingham | 1h06 | 22:41 Wolverhampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:55 Birmingham | 1h16 | 23:11 Wolverhampton | 1 change | |
| 22:35 Birmingham | 1h06 | 23:41 Wolverhampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:55 Birmingham | 1h16 | 00:11 Wolverhampton | 1 change | |
| 00:05 Birmingham | 5h14 | 05:19 Wolverhampton | 1 change | |
| 04:30 Birmingham | 1h40 | 06:10 Wolverhampton | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Wolverhampton
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Buses from Birmingham to Wolverhampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £1 by train.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 6m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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 £1. 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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Wolverhampton, Bus Station, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Wolverhampton
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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