The cheapest and fastest trains from Smethwick to Wolverhampton
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Smethwick to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Smethwick to Wolverhampton will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 3 trains that leave Smethwick 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 14 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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 Smethwick to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Smethwick to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £3, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 14 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Smethwick to Wolverhampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Smethwick to Wolverhampton trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L33112 | On time 05:41 Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) | 0h12 | 05:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L32862 | On time 05:56 Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) | 0h11 | 06:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L35777 · L33056 | On time 06:08 The Hawthorns (THW) | 0h29 | 06:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
L33056 | On time 06:17 Smethwick Rolfe Street (SMR) | 0h20 | 06:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33056 | On time 06:20 Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) | 0h17 | 06:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L34471 · L33115 | On time 06:23 The Hawthorns (THW) | 0h30 | 06:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
L35783 · L35860 | On time 06:38 The Hawthorns (THW) | 0h29 | 07:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
L33115 | On time 06:41 Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) | 0h12 | 06:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L35860 | On time 06:47 Smethwick Rolfe Street (SMR) | 0h20 | 07:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L35860 | On time 06:50 Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) | 0h17 | 07:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L33283 | On time 06:59 Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) | 0h11 | 07:10 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L35789 · L35861 | On time 07:08 The Hawthorns (THW) | 0h29 | 07:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
L35861 | On time 07:17 Smethwick Rolfe Street (SMR) | 0h20 | 07:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L34496 · L33119 | On time 07:23 The Hawthorns (THW) | 0h30 | 07:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
L35795 · L35863 | On time 07:38 The Hawthorns (THW) | 0h29 | 08:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1 change | |
L35863 | On time 07:47 Smethwick Rolfe Street (SMR) | 0h20 | 08:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L35865 | On time 08:17 Smethwick Rolfe Street (SMR) | 0h20 | 08:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
L35868 | On time 08:47 Smethwick Rolfe Street (SMR) | 0h20 | 09:07 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Smethwick to Wolverhampton
Trains from Smethwick to Wolverhampton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 11m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:52 |
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FAQs: Smethwick to Wolverhampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Smethwick 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Smethwick and Wolverhampton
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 13:00 Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are 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 available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down at public service bus stops on either side of Rolfe Street immediately in front of main entrance to station building.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 13:00 Friday 07:00 - 17:00 Saturday 09:00 - 16:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Booking Hall; the key is available from staff at the Booking Office. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 07:00-13:00, Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-16:00 and Sunday Closed. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Halfords Lane, located at the main entrance to the station car park.
- 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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