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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wolverhampton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Medicine at The Crown (1 Wood Rd) and Café Rickshaw (20 Chapel Ash) are great picks.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Darlington takes 1h 04m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $1,304 for a 1h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 145 km and will cost you around $20. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 193 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Darlington takes 1h 04m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $1,304 for a 1h 05m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, 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 145 km and will cost you around $20. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Wolverhampton

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,830 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,797 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,642 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,502 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,185 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,666 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,863 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,187 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,302 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (371 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.14 and $46.85. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.14 and $46.85. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.