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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Wolverhampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Wolverhampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Shrewsbury Arms (70 High Street Albrighton) and Namaste Wolverhampton (480 Dudley Road) are great picks.

When to visit Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
€82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
€82
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 3h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 32m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 161 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €12 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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from Ireland departs from Milltown (Kerry) and takes around 3h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wolverhampton to Manchester takes 1h 30m and costs around €44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 32m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 161 km and will cost you around €8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €12 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Wolverhampton

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around €81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton

Barons Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€52+
Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€88+
Novotel Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€75+

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wolverhampton, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.84 and €27.78. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wolverhampton, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.