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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wolverhampton to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Wolverhampton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Shrewsbury Arms (70 High Street Albrighton) and Fiume Restaurant (5 Bridgnorth Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Namaste Wolverhampton (480 Dudley Road) and Pigott Arms Wolverhampton (11 High Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wolverhampton.
When to visit Wolverhampton
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 45m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wolverhampton, followed by Cross Country. The train journey from Wolverhampton to London takes 1h 05m and costs around $217 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about $120 for a 1h 42m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wolverhampton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Wolverhampton takes 145 km and will cost you around $20. From London, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 217 km.
Airlines serving Wolverhampton
Where to stay in Wolverhampton
Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $154 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton
Hiring a car in Wolverhampton
Expect to pay $2.93 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 $35.07 and $46.76. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.