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

Wolverhampton travel guide

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With a population of 252,791, Wolverhampton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations 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, Medicine at The Crown (1 Wood Rd) and Café Rickshaw (20 Chapel Ash) are great picks.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in April
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in April
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around $131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 54m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wolverhampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 129 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around $131 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newcastle upon Tyne, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 54m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wolverhampton using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 113 km and will cost you around $18. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Wolverhampton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wolverhampton, with prices from $68 to $801 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wolverhampton are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.06 and $50.75. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.06 and $50.75. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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