Trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£6

Average price

£7

Fastest journey

16 m

Average duration

20 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

19 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Birmingham for Wolverhampton every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 19 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .

The slowest trains will take 26 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.

CrossCountryC23265
09:010h16
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:17Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£61One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW09819
08:450h18
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:03Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£71One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW09857
09:070h21
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:28Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£71One-way
0 changes
West Midlands TrainsL35871
09:110h26
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:37Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£71One-way
0 changes
West Midlands TrainsL35867
08:280h26
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
08:54Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£71One-way
0 changes

Live departures

Birmingham to Wolverhampton train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 12 July
Last updated at 20:18
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
cross_countryC23446
Delayed
20:27 20:01Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h16
20:42 20:42Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coastW10450
Delayed
20:40 20:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h22
20:59 20:59Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
transport_for_walesG55917
On time
20:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h19
20:41 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
west_midlands_railL33314
On time
20:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h19
20:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
west_midlands_railL34456
On time
20:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h20
20:57 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
west_midlands_railL34410
On time
07:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h18
07:43 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
west_midlands_railL35867
On time
07:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h26
07:54 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coastW09819
On time
07:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h18
08:03 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
cross_countryC23265
On time
08:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h16
08:17 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coastW09857
On time
08:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h21
08:28 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
west_midlands_railL35871
On time
08:11 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
0h26
08:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton is 21 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to Wolverhampton route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to Wolverhampton per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton

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Trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton run on average 11 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
19 km
Average train duration
20m
Cheapest ticket price
£2
Trains per day
11
Direct trains
11
Fastest train
16m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:56
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains Birmingham to Wolverhampton

West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales trains will get you to Wolverhampton from Birmingham from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Train information from Birmingham to Wolverhampton with West Midlands Trains:

  • Average Duration: 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: £3

Trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton

Making the journey from Birmingham to Wolverhampton has never been more straightforward. Trains depart throughout the day and there are usually four trains departing every hour. The majority of departure times fall within the first 15 minutes of every hour. All routes are direct and should see you at your destination in no more than 30 minutes, with many train routes offering arrivals in less than 20.

Which train companies go from Birminghame to Wolverhampton?

Virgin and London Midland are the main train providers operating between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. There are also a small number of routes, mainly in the evening, offered by Arriva.

How long is the train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

All train connections between Birmingham to Wolverhampton are direct services that vary little in their duration time. The longest will take you there in roughly 26 minutes while the shortest can have you at the main station in as little as 17 minutes.

When are the first and last trains of the day from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

The first train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton departs at 6:01 a.m and the last leaves at 10:30 p.m. Trains usually depart 4 times per hour, usually within the first quarter of each hour, although be aware that several hours only feature a single departure time.

What facilities are available on trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

Virgin trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton offer Wifi, a refreshment service, air conditioning, toilets, bicycles and luggage storage. London Midland services offer do not offer Wifi but do provide power outlets and media. Both providers also offer the option of reserving your seat. Arriva offers refreshments, toilets, and luggage and bicycle storage, but do not have Wifi, power outlets or a seat reservation service.

What is the departure and arrival station for trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

Departure Station: All routes depart from Birmingham New Street station. It is located in the city centre of Birmingham.

Arrival Station: All train routes terminate in Wolverhampton train station. You can walk from the station to the city centre in 10 to 15 minutes. There is also a free city centre bus operating 4 days a week.

FAQs: Birmingham to Wolverhampton train

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Birmingham
Wolverhampton
The major train station for departures in Birmingham is Aston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aston for your trip from Birmingham to Wolverhampton.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 10:3012:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 11:0012:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 11:0015:00 - 18:00 Saturday 11:00 - 15:00 Sunday Closed None
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Aston
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Lichfield Road - under railway bridge at public service bus stop near to bottom of stairs for Platform 1 Walsall bound platform
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Perry Barr
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus layby on Birchfield Road near to station entrance for both directions
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
12 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed None
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Hamstead
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: When rail replacement buses are running, these will pick up and drop off outside the shops on Rocky Lane.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 10:00 Saturday - Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Duddeston
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside shops on Duddeston Mill Road near to junction with Melvina Road
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • All Bar One
  • Leon
  • Caffè Nero
  • Five Guys
  • Krispy Kreme
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Wasabi
  • Starbucks
  • Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
  • Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
  • Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
  • Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
  • Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
  • Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
  • Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
  • Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: No
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Witton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Witton Road - under the railway bridge at public service bus stop at bottom of station ramp to Walsall bound platform
The major train station for arrivals in Wolverhampton is Wolverhampton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wolverhampton for your journey to Wolverhampton from Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Multi storey
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Wolverhampton
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).

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