How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Wolverhampton start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Wolverhampton is 34m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Wolverhampton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway , CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast , Transport for Wales .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:35.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Wolverhampton from £4

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Wolverhampton on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	18m	07:22	Wolverhampton	CheapestFastest
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	22m	07:29	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:11	Birmingham New Street	26m	07:37	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	18m	07:40	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	22m	07:29	Wolverhampton	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Wolverhampton on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:01	Birmingham New Street	16m	09:17	Wolverhampton	Cheapest
Train	09:01	Birmingham New Street	16m	09:17	Wolverhampton	Fastest
Train	08:25	Birmingham New Street	18m	08:43	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	08:45	Birmingham New Street	18m	09:03	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	15:01	Birmingham New Street	16m	15:17	Wolverhampton	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Wolverhampton on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	16m	07:17	Wolverhampton	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	16m	07:17	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:04	Birmingham New Street	18m	07:22	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:07	Birmingham New Street	22m	07:29	Wolverhampton	No tags
Train	07:22	Birmingham New Street	18m	07:40	Wolverhampton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 20:10 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Wolverhampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Wolverhampton. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

20mAverage duration

13 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £6	Average duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£6 - £12	Average duration34m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £4	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

WiFi0

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Wolverhampton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Wolverhampton start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Wolverhampton is 34m, covering a distance of 21 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 16m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Wolverhampton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 23 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Wolverhampton departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 23:35.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Wolverhampton?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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£7

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£7

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£6

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£6

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Wolverhampton was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Wolverhampton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £12 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Wolverhampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-07.

Usually West Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.