Wolverhampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wolverhampton

With a population of 252,791, Wolverhampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Wolverhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Shrewsbury Arms (70 High Street Albrighton) and Fiume Restaurant (5 Bridgnorth Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Namaste Wolverhampton (480 Dudley Road) and Pigott Arms Wolverhampton (11 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wolverhampton.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wolverhampton

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 193 km and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $184 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 km from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 193 km and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Wolverhampton

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $133 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton

Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$209+
Barons Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$86+
Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Walsall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$129+
Novotel Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$122+
Village Hotel Birmingham Walsall
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$122+

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.16 and $45.55. Mini (Toyota iQ or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wolverhampton, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.16 and $45.55. Mini (Toyota iQ or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wolverhampton, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.