Glasgow to Wolverhampton train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Wolverhampton

Showing times and prices for 30 Nov

Cheapest price

£127

Average price

£127

Fastest journey

3 h 43 m

Average duration

3 h 53 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

390 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Wolverhampton will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Glasgow 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 trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 4 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.

Avanti West CoastW09799 · W10474
12:354h03
Glasgow Central (GLC)
16:38Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£1271One-way
1 change
Avanti West CoastW10463
09:463h52
Glasgow Central (GLC)
13:38Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£1271One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW10471
11:553h43
Glasgow Central (GLC)
15:38Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£1271One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW10475
13:553h43
Glasgow Central (GLC)
17:38Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£1271One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastW09792 · W10467
10:344h04
Glasgow Central (GLC)
14:38Wolverhampton station (WVH)
£1271One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Wolverhampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £39.

Distance: 390 km

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Flight

£90

Average Price

£34

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Cheapest

£75

Average Price

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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4h 13m

Average total duration

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1h 13m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Lowest

0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.3kg

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Live departures

Glasgow to Wolverhampton train times

The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Wolverhampton trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 23:22
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
avanti_west_coastW10463
On time
09:46 Glasgow Central (GLC)
3h52
13:38 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coastW09792 · W10467
On time
10:34 Glasgow Central (GLC)
4h04
14:38 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
1 change
avanti_west_coastW10471
On time
11:55 Glasgow Central (GLC)
3h43
15:38 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect
avanti_west_coastW09799 · W10474
On time
12:35 Glasgow Central (GLC)
4h03
16:38 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
1 change
avanti_west_coastW10475
On time
13:55 Glasgow Central (GLC)
3h43
17:38 Wolverhampton station (WVH)
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Wolverhampton

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Trains from Glasgow to Wolverhampton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:26, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 3h 41m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17
Distance
390 km
Average train duration
5h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£39
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
3h 41m
First train
04:26
Last train
19:53
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £17

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail from Glasgow to Wolverhampton trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Wolverhampton from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 41m
Cheapest Price
£45
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 2m
Cheapest Price
£123
CrossCountry frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

ScotRail

About
Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 1m
Cheapest Price
£125
ScotRail frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, designated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions mentioned above
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most routes with snacks and drinks, some stations have catering facilities
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free but optional, recommended during peak times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, dogs allowed with ticket (£1-£3), maximum 2 dogs per passenger, assistance dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Glasgow to Wolverhampton train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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.

FAQs
The train journey from Glasgow to Wolverhampton offers a variety of landscapes, including rolling hills and picturesque countryside, particularly as the route passes through the scenic areas of southern Scotland and northern England.
A visit to Wolverhampton can be comfortably enjoyed in 2 to 3 days, allowing time to explore attractions like the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Park, and the historic Wightwick Manor.
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Wolverhampton is by coach, costing approximately £17.
In Wolverhampton, visitors can enjoy a range of activities such as attending performances at the historic Wolverhampton Grand Theatre or exploring the scenic West Park. History enthusiasts will appreciate the Black Country Living Museum, while sports fans can tour Molineux Stadium, home to Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Art lovers will find the Bilston Craft Gallery and Wolverhampton Art Gallery intriguing, each hosting unique exhibitions. For those interested in historical architecture, Wightwick Manor and Gardens, Bantock House Museum, Moseley Old Hall, and St. Peter's Collegiate Church offer a glimpse into the past with their rich stories and beautiful settings.
The train distance from Glasgow to Wolverhampton is 390 km.
A day trip from Glasgow to Wolverhampton is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 41m each way and the distance is 390 km. Trains run 5 times per day.
The last train from Glasgow to Wolverhampton departs at 19:53.
Booking trains from Glasgow to Wolverhampton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, there is a direct train between Glasgow and Wolverhampton. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast.
The train journey from Glasgow to Wolverhampton covers a distance of 390 km and takes approximately 3h 41m. Trains run 5 per day.
There is no night train service from Glasgow to Wolverhampton.
The train station in Glasgow that goes to Wolverhampton is Glasgow Central (GLC), and it arrives at Wolverhampton station (WVH).
The first train from Glasgow to Wolverhampton leaves at 4:26.
Trains from Glasgow to Wolverhampton run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Glasgow to Wolverhampton.
Yes, you can take the train from Glasgow to Wolverhampton.
To get from Glasgow to Wolverhampton, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The cost of a train ticket from Glasgow to Wolverhampton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £39, while the average price tends to be around £90.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Wolverhampton

Glasgow
Wolverhampton
The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Argyle Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Argyle Street for your trip from Glasgow to Wolverhampton.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:15 Saturday 06:30 - 23:15 Sunday 10:10 - 17:40
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - escalators & stairs to below ground Island platform
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Argyle Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Osborne Street
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Barnhill
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Edgefauld Road (off Petershill Road) between the totem pole and the bus stop
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: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Public transport options for Glasgow Central
  • Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
  • Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Glasgow Queen Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
  • Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 20:30 Saturday 06:20 - 20:30 Sunday Closed Scottish Bookings only
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 and connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 1
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Scotstounhill
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Anniesland Road
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