The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to London
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to London will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 6 trains that leave Wolverhampton for London every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 182 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 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.
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Compare train and coach for Wolverhampton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 182 km
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Wolverhampton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to London trains for today, Tuesday 13 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:39 Wolverhampton | 2h47 | 16:26 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:58 Wolverhampton | 2h26 | 17:24 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:27 Wolverhampton | 1h51 | 06:18 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:03 Wolverhampton | 1h54 | 06:57 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:35 Wolverhampton | 2h44 | 08:19 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:58 Wolverhampton | 2h51 | 12:49 London | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to London
Trains from Wolverhampton to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 182 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 182 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways from Wolverhampton to London trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Wolverhampton and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Wolverhampton to London
A mixture of direct and indirect departures leave the West Midland city of Wolverhampton headed for the UK's capital every hour. With two major train providers servicing the route throughout the day, with a third adding a sleeper service overnight, passengers are sure to find a train to suit their schedule. Virgin high-speed trains can complete the route in as little as one hour 38 minutes, while West Midlands Trains offer a more scenic route, with journeys taking closer to two hours 30 minutes.
Which train companies travel from Wolverhampton to London?
Throughout the day, the majority of services are offered by Virgin Trains and West Midlands Trains who offer between two and four trains from Wolverhampton to London each. Chiltern Railways offers one overnight service, but this journey requires an overnight stay in Birmingham, connecting with the first departure from Birmingham Moor Street at 5:15 a.m.
How long is the train from Wolverhampton to London?
Journey times vary quite significantly between the two companies. Virgin Trains offers the fastest journey times of between one hour 40 minutes and one hour 50 minutes. West Midlands trains take a slower route, with their journeys coming in about two hours 30 minutes, or longer in some cases. When passengers opt for an indirect Virgin Train, they can still expect to complete their journey in under two hours thanks to swift transfers at Birmingham New Street.
How many trains are there from Wolverhampton to London?
The route from Wolverhampton to London is very heavily serviced. Both Virgin Trains and West Midland trains offer numerous departures per hour, with more during peak travel times to meet the increased demand of commuters. Passengers can expect as many as seven departures per hour from 6:00 a.m. through till 11:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Wolverhampton to London?
Departure train station: Trains depart from Wolverhampton station, which is a short ten-minute walk from the centre of town or seven minutes from Wolverhampton University. The station has car parking facilities and bike storage, and passengers can also arrive on the tram system that serves the station. The station itself has waiting rooms, toilets, refreshment facilities and a few small shops.
Arrival train station: All Wolverhampton to London trains terminate at London Euston. The centrally located station has connections to several London Underground lines, a designated taxi rank and several bus stops immediately outside the station, allowing for easy onward travel. Station facilities include several coffee shops and dining options, more of which can be found in Euston Square, and numerous retail shops.
FAQs: Wolverhampton to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and London
- 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).
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 22:10 Saturday 06:30 - 22:10 Sunday 07:30 - 21:40
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Dry cleaner Shoe repairer Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step Free access to all platforms.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All ticket machines at this station are accessible with adjustable height displays.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: On main concourse area Customers are also advised that the majority of trains have toilet facilities onboard.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Waiting rooms location: Seating areas are located around the station concourse and on the platforms. There is however no dedicated and identifiable waiting room available at Marylebone station.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165 (Option 3 > Option 3)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
- Metro: Bakerloo Line.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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