Train travel to Wolverhampton guide

As a major interchange, Wolverhampton Station serves as a vital transport hub. It offers services to and from a variety of key destinations, including London Euston, Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham International. Additionally, Midland Metro services connect Wolverhampton with many local destinations, enhancing the station's role in regional transport.

The station's prime location means the city centre is just a short walk away, where visitors can explore local attractions such as the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, the University of Wolverhampton, and the bustling Wolverhampton Shopping Centre.

Wolverhampton railway station has a rich history, with its first incarnation opening in 1837 under the name Wednesfield Heath. The current station, which opened in 1852 as Wolverhampton Queen Street, underwent several transformations over the years. It was later renamed Wolverhampton (High Level) to distinguish it from the Wolverhampton Low-Level station, which sat on lower ground behind the original building. Following extensive redevelopment, the station was officially renamed Wolverhampton Station in 1973. Today, the only visible remnant of the original station is the Queen's Building, which now forms part of the city's bus station.

Which train companies run trains to Wolverhampton?

Depending on when you travel, you should find services run to and from Wolverhampton provided by the following: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains and Transport for Wales. Journey duration and price can vary depending on who you travel with so it's always worth checking when booking.

What are Wolverhampton's opening hours?

For Wolverhampton, the first train typically departs at 0:01 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.

Connectivity of the Wolverhampton?

London, Birmingham, Birmingham New Street, London Euston and Manchester are just a few popular locations that run services to and from Wolverhampton. Frequent buses and taxi services are also available from the station, though we recommend researching prior to your journey to be sure.

Wolverhampton live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Wolverhampton, check now to plan your next journey.

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TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Wolverhampton to Birmingham International16:1141mTransport for WalesOn time
Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury16:1241mWest Midlands TrainsCancelled
Wolverhampton to Walsall16:181h 9mWest Midlands TrainsOn time
Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly16:191h 10mCrossCountryOn time
Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Street16:231h 19mWest Midlands TrainsOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Walsall to Wolverhampton16:071hWest Midlands TrainsOn time
Aberystwyth to Wolverhampton16:102h 44mTransport for WalesOn time
Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton16:1220mWest Midlands TrainsCancelled
Bournemouth to Wolverhampton16:173h 33mCrossCountryOn time
Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton16:2218mWest Midlands TrainsOn time

Station Details

Address

Wolverhampton station, Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1LE

Ticket Office opening hours:

Open Monday to Friday 24hrs

Saturday open from until

Sunday open from 06:15:00 until 23:59:00

Ticket Machine

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

Cycle storage CCTV

Cycle storage notes

Services

Accessbility Facilities

Accessible Booking Office counter

Wheelchairs

Accessible ticket machines

Step-free access

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