How much does a train ticket cost from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Wolverhampton to Birmingham start from €4. The average price for this train route is around €11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Wolverhampton to Birmingham is 39m, covering a distance of 26 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Wolverhampton to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 31 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway , Avanti West Coast , Transport for Wales , CrossCountry .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Which is the best train operator from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Wolverhampton to Birmingham from €5

Next train departures

Next departures from Wolverhampton to Birmingham on 16 March
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	20:36	Cosford	50m	21:26	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Wolverhampton to Birmingham on 17 March
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:11	Wolverhampton	21m	15:32	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	15:15	Wolverhampton	18m	15:33	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:47	Bilbrook	39m	08:26	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:11	Wolverhampton	21m	07:32	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:15	Wolverhampton	22m	07:37	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:50 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Wolverhampton to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just €6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 40mAverage duration

31 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price€6 - €6	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€4 - €15	Average duration39m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

West Midlands Railway

2.5/55 reviews

Staff2.5

Timeliness1.3

Cleanliness2.5

Wi‑Fi0

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi2.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, Amtrak Acela, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Wolverhampton to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Wolverhampton to Birmingham start from €4. The average price for this train route is around €11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Wolverhampton to Birmingham is 39m, covering a distance of 26 km. The fastest train gets you there in 17m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Wolverhampton to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 31 trains available per day, including services from West Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Wolverhampton to Birmingham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:23.
Which is the best train operator from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Wolverhampton to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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15/03

€8

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€5

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€5

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€5

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The cheapest trip from Wolverhampton to Birmingham was searched and found on 17 Mar 2026 with a price of €5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Wolverhampton to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €5 to €13 for a train ticket from Wolverhampton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €5, which is on 2026-03-17.

Usually West Midlands Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.