Wolverhampton travel guide

Wolverhampton Tourism | Wolverhampton Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 5 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
AED 322
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wolverhampton in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 322
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 18 miles from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 10h 45m.

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 AED 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 32m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 113 miles from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 100 miles and will cost you around AED 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Wolverhampton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Wolverhampton. The shortest flight to Wolverhampton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 10h 45m.

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 AED 173 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about AED 66 for a 1h 32m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Wolverhampton is the busiest station in Wolverhampton. Another popular train station is Wolverhampton Bilbrook, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Wolverhampton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 113 miles from Wolverhampton. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 100 miles and will cost you around AED 33. From Bristol, the ticket costs about AED 48 for a journey of 120 miles.

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 Portugal
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Wolverhampton

Average rates range from around AED 319 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wolverhampton

Hiring a car in Wolverhampton

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in Wolverhampton is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Ioniq or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.