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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fiume Restaurant (5 Bridgnorth Road) and Medicine at The Crown (1 Wood Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in March
Estimated hotel price
$162
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 18 miles from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wolverhampton. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 07m and costs around $226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $277 for a 4h 40m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wolverhampton using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 32h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Wolverhampton. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 07m and costs around $226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $277 for a 4h 40m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles 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 U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wolverhampton using FlixBus or National Express. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From London, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Wolverhampton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

KLM
Good (1,490 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,893 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,856 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,296 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,914 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,163 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,545 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,556 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,189 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,248 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.55 and $54.06. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.55 and $54.06. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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