Trains to Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton Train Station is a major thoroughfare for train lines across the Midlands, northern England, and Wales. It is on the West Coast Mainline, which runs from Glasgow Central to London Euston.

The current station was opened in 1852. However, the only visible reminder of its 19th-century legacy is the Queen’s Building, the old carriage entrance to the station, which is now a Grade II listed building. These days, the majority of the station has a modern design after recent improvements and modernisation works.

The station provides several amenities and services to its passengers, including:

• A ticket office (opening times: Monday to Saturday: 5.30am – 10.30pm; Sunday: 7.30am – 9.15pm). You can book train tickets as well as monthly and annual season tickets at the ticket office.
• Self-service ticket machines and accessible ticket machines. Plus, you can collect tickets you have bought online from the self-service machines.
• Step-free access to all platforms.
• Boards to check the real-time train timetable.
• ATMs, shops, and hospitality.
• Public telephones and post boxes.
• 86 bicycle storage stands and racks at the front of the station.

Wolverhampton Train Station lies just to the east of the city centre, so getting to and from the station is a doddle. There are local buses right outside the station, and the West Midlands Metro also serves the station, which can get you around the city or to the station in no time.

As a major transport interchange, a wide range of train services run through Wolverhampton Train Station. These include inter-city journeys to destinations like Manchester, London Euston, Liverpool, and Glasgow Central, as well as local journeys to destinations like Birmingham, Walsall, Stafford, and Telford.

London Euston to Wolverhampton Train Station

It takes on average, one hour and fifty-four minutes to get from London Euston to Wolverhampton with Avanti West Coast.

Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton Train Station

The journey from Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton takes approximately nineteenth minutes with West Midlands Trains or twenty-three minutes with Avanti West Coast. Five trains leave per hour.

Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton Train Station

By taking either a CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast service, you can get from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton in around one hour and ten minutes.

Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhampton Train Station

Getting from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhampton takes around one and a half hours with West Midlands Trains.

Given the station’s importance as a transportation hub, a wide range of train operators operate from Wolverhampton.

West Midlands Railway runs the lion’s share of services, including routes to Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Telford. CrossCountry runs trains to Manchester and Birmingham New Street, Bournemouth, and Bristol. Meanwhile, Transport for Wales connects the Midlands with destinations in North Wales like Aberystwyth and Wrexham.

Wolverhampton, once known as a smoky city near Birmingham, can today stand proud as a thoroughly enjoyable day out.

The city has some great retail experiences. There’s Mander Centre, Wolverhampton’s premier shopping mall, in the city centre, conveniently located near Wolverhampton Train Station, which spans a colossal 600,000 square feet and has major brands and restaurants to serve all your retail needs. But if you still haven’t had your fill, head to Wulfrun Shopping Centre next door, also easily accessible from the station, where you’ll find handy stores and big names like Primark and M&S. If you need that bit extra and don’t mind travelling out of town, head to Bentley Bridge Retail Park, which is a short drive away.

For lovers of the fine arts, a must-see attraction in the city centre is Wolverhampton Art Gallery, located within walking distance from the train station, where you’ll find art from Abraham Janssens and a growing collection of fabulous Pop Art. For those who live a bit of drama, head to the Grand Theatre, a marvellous Victorian theatre on Lichfield Street, also nearby, for a thoroughly cultured evening.

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What’s the postcode for Wolverhampton Train Station?

The full address for the station is Corn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 1LE.

Is Wolverhampton a big train station?

Wolverhampton is a large station with six platforms. It’s a major interchange for various rail services on the UK’s rail network.

How far is Wolverhampton Train Station from the bus station?

The journey should only take around ten minutes and is possible on foot.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.