It takes an average of 1h 20m to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 62 miles (100 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from Wolverhampton to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £14.70 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:19 | |
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Last train | 22:19 | |
Departure station | Wolverhampton | |
Arrival station | Manchester | |
Journey time | From 1h 9m | |
Distance | 62 miles (100 km) | |
Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £14.70 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 62 miles (100 km) from Wolverhampton to Manchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Transport for Wales or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Wolverhampton to Manchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £14.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
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The average journey time by train between Wolverhampton and Manchester is 1 hour and 20 minutes, with around 36 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Wolverhampton to Manchester is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Wolverhampton to Manchester can start from as little as £14.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Wolverhampton to Manchester without having to change trains. There are 36 direct trains from Wolverhampton to Manchester each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Wolverhampton to Manchester leaves at 05:19. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Wolverhampton to Manchester leaves at 22:19. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Wolverhampton to Manchester cover a distance of around 62 miles (100 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Manchester to Wolverhampton.
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