The average train between Cardiff and Wolverhampton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Wolverhampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Wolverhampton. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Wolverhampton at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Wolverhampton. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wolverhampton station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Cardiff to Wolverhampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wolverhampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cardiff to Wolverhampton train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Cardiff and Wolverhampton is 142.6 km. The road distance is 194 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–80 and the journey takes 2h.