Introduction
Where to eat
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, 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in April
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 Queenstown and takes around 45h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $230 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $76 for a 1h 40m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 115 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 Queenstown and takes around 45h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $230 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $76 for a 1h 40m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $29. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Wolverhampton

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around $164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $175 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wolverhampton, with prices from $65 to $767 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wolverhampton are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.45 and $48.60. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.04 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 $36.45 and $48.60. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Citroen C1 or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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