The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Stansted
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
3 h 17 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Stansted will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Stansted every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 179 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 57 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 Wolverhampton to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 179 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£58 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Wolverhampton to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Stansted trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:27 Wolverhampton | 3h17 | 07:44 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:30 Wolverhampton | 4h57 | 09:27 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:42 Wolverhampton | 3h29 | 08:11 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:56 Wolverhampton | 3h31 | 08:27 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:45 Wolverhampton | 4h42 | 12:27 Stansted | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Wolverhampton to Stansted by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Stansted
Trains from Wolverhampton to Stansted run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 179 km distance in 3h 18m.
Distance 179 km |
Average train duration 3h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 18m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Wolverhampton to Stansted trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Stansted from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Wolverhampton to Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Wolverhampton and Stansted
- 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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