The cheapest and fastest trains from Swindon to Wolverhampton
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swindon to Wolverhampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swindon to Wolverhampton will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swindon for Wolverhampton every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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 Swindon to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swindon to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 £23, and a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 117 km
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£85 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Swindon to Wolverhampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Swindon to Wolverhampton trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:28 Swindon | 2h49 | 07:17 Wolverhampton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swindon to Wolverhampton
Trains from Swindon to Wolverhampton run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:57, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 2h 32m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 32m |
First train 04:57 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swindon to Wolverhampton trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swindon and Wolverhampton from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swindon to Wolverhampton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swindon 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 Swindon and Wolverhampton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts via the main entrance subway
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1 and 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 4
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Front of station, short stay car park and platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Drop off Station Approach / Pick Up Front of the station (Small Ops both drop/pick up on Station Approach)
- 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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