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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Wolverhampton
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 40 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
85 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Wolverhampton will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Chester for Wolverhampton every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 85 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Chester to Wolverhampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Wolverhampton trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:20 Chester | 1h50 | 10:10 Wolverhampton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:42 Chester | 2h30 | 11:12 Wolverhampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Wolverhampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Chester to Wolverhampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:12, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 85 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 85 km |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 04:12 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Chester to Wolverhampton trainsTransport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Chester and Wolverhampton from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Wolverhampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Wolverhampton by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Wolverhampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Wolverhampton
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 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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