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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
100 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Manchester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 14 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Manchester every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 100 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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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C179038:531h47Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£111One-way1 change- L89104+C1777312:531h47Wolverhampton station (WVH)14:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£111One-way1 change
- L89079+C177777:531h47Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£111One-way1 change
G008499:191h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes- G667219:491h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
- G008499:191h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes
- G667168:491h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£201One-way0 changes
- G008478:191h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)9:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£571One-way0 changes
- G667219:491h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)10:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£181One-way0 changes
- G0086113:191h10Wolverhampton station (WVH)14:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£261One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Wolverhampton to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Manchester 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 17m. 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 £8.
Distance: 100 km
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Live departures
Wolverhampton to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Manchester trains for today, Monday 6 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00895 | Delayed 18:42 19:19Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 19:46 19:46Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
 C01361 · W34024 | On time 19:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h28 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C17782+L89091 | On time 19:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 21:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00901 | Delayed 19:23 20:19Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G39004+W34083 | Delayed 20:38 20:36Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h45 | 22:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| C18030+L89095 | On time 20:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h48 | 22:41 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00912 | On time 21:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h11 | 22:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34164 · W34076 | On time 21:37 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h30 | 23:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00918 | On time 22:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h11 | 23:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00934 | On time 22:48 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h26 | 0:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C17020+G90053 | On time 23:43 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h33 | 1:16 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 7 July | |||||
| G00777 | 6:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 7:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66607 | 6:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 7:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00779 | 7:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 8:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00781 | 7:45 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h14 | 8:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89079+C17777 | 7:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 9:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00847 | 8:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 9:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66716 | 8:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89084+C17903 | 8:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 10:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00849 | 9:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66721 | 9:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00858 | 12:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66735 | 12:49 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89104+C17773 | 12:53 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h47 | 14:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| G00861 | 13:19 Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h10 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 100 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 100 km |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 10m |
First train 3:40 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Wolverhampton to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Manchester from £8. 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 Manchester
It only takes just over an hour to reach Manchester from Wolverhampton. Whether it's a daily commute or a last-minute break, the journey is effortless when travelling by train. Direct services depart several times an hour around the clock, including at weekends. Trains from Wolverhampton arrive at Manchester's busiest station, Manchester Piccadilly, which is ideal for anyone planning onward travel.
Which train companies travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
Regular, direct trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester are provided by CrossCountry Trains. Arriva Trains Wales also offers an occasional direct service in the evenings but it can take over an hour longer. Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway both offer regular and relatively quick indirect trains along this route. Northern Rail also provides an indirect evening service during the week.
How long is the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
The train from Wolverhampton to Manchester can take just one hour nine minutes at the quickest when travelling directly with CrossCountry. The longest journey takes two hours 43 minutes when travelling directly with Arriva. There's generally very little difference between direct and indirect journey lengths along this route. The average journey takes around one hour 20 minutes.
How many trains are there from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
Most days, there will be around 34 direct train services between Wolverhampton and Manchester. There are also usually an additional 16-18 indirect services. That works out to three or more trains per hour, two of which are usually direct CrossCountry services. The earliest regular service departs just before 6:15 a.m. and the latest regular service departs shortly before 11:00 p.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester?
Departure train station: Wolverhampton Train Station is situated on the north-east edge of the city centre with plenty of shops nearby and a cafe on site. It's also just four minutes' walk away from Wolverhampton's bus station.
Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly is Manchester's busiest train station and boasts a split-level concourse, which houses a variety of shops, bars, restaurants and cafes. The station is centrally located, with excellent bus, tram and metro links. A direct train to Manchester Airport leaves Manchester Piccadilly every 10 minutes.
FAQs: Wolverhampton to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Manchester
Most Wolverhampton to Manchester trains use the Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Wolverhampton and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Wolverhampton station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Wolverhampton from Wolverhampton city centre
Wolverhampton train station facilities and services
Wolverhampton has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Wolverhampton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Wolverhampton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wolverhampton. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wolverhampton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wolverhampton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wolverhampton: 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Wolverhampton arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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