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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wolverhampton has to offer.

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
C$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
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. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 32m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 1h 55m 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 rental 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 C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 18 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. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 32m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 1h 55m 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 rental 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 C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 193 km.

Airports near Wolverhampton

Airlines serving Wolverhampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around C$ 119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 119 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Most booked hotels in Wolverhampton

Fairlawns, Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
Barons Court Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 77+
Holiday Inn Wolverhampton - Racecourse
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Walsall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
Days Inn by Wyndham Cannock Norton Canes M6 Toll
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 86+
Novotel Wolverhampton
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 110+

Renting a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.59 and C$ 40.79. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.55 per litre in Wolverhampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.59 and C$ 40.79. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Crossover or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.