Wolverhampton station provides rail connections to key destinations including Birmingham, London and Shrewsbury. Wolverhampton city centre is just a short walk away, making it a convenient starting point for your journey.

Buy your train tickets at the station ticket office, online or on our handy app. We don’t charge booking fees.

Station facilities

  • Parking
  • Shops
  • Ticket machine
  • Ticket office
  • Toilets
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General service information
Staffing Level
Full time
Closed Circuit Television
Yes
Information Available From Staff
Yes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
Information Services Open
Mon-Fri - 24h
Saturday - 24h
Sunday - 24h
CIS
  • Departure Screens
  • Arrival Screens
  • Announcements
Customer Help Points
Yes
Ticket buying and collection
Ticket Office
Yes
Prepurchase Collection
Yes
Ticket Machine
Yes
Oystercard Issued

No
Use Oystercard

No
Always Show Oyster Card Fields

No
Smartcard Issued

No
Smartcard Validator

No
All station facilities
First Class Lounge

No
Seated Area
Yes
Waiting Room
Yes
Trolleys
Yes
Station Buffet
Yes

Refreshment facilities available across the station.

Toilets
Yes

The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.

Baby Change
Yes
Telephones
Yes
Wi Fi

No

Find WiFi Hotspots around Wolverhampton station

Post Box
Yes
Atm Machine
Yes
Shops
Yes
Accessibility and mobility access
Helpline

0800 0248998

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Mon-Sun
Staff Help Available

This station is fully staffed. Your assistance will be provided by station staff.

- 24h
- 24h
- 24h
- 24h
Induction Loop
Yes
Accessible Ticket Machines

No
Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
Yes
Ramp For Train Access
Yes
Accessible Taxis

No
National Key Toilets
Yes
Step Free Access

This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955

The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office.


Coverage: partial Station
Ticket Gates

No
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Yes
Wheelchairs Available
Yes
Assisted Travel

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Transport links
Cycle Storage
Spaces: 86
Sheltered: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Location:

Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.


Type: Stands,Racks
Rail Replacement Services

Rail replacement vehicles will operate from opposite the station entrance, adjacent to the multi-storey car park.

Please check your destination before boarding.

Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop.

Onward Travel

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Metro Services

The West Midlands Metro (tram) serves Wolverhampton. For details: https://westmidlandsmetro.com/

Parking information
Car Park

2 Electric Vehicle charging points available. For more information visit the Pod Point website.


Operator Name: S A B A U K
Name: Multi storey
Spaces: 832

Number Accessible Spaces: 27
Accessible Spaces Note:

Blue Badge holders can park free of charge but must register for a free parking permit, as described on the Saba Parking Blue Badge Portal. You must register prior to or on the same day as parking on the  Saba Blue Badge Portal.


Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: Yes

Open:
Mon-Sun

Website: https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/wolverhampton-station-car-park
Passenger services
Customer Service

The Customer Information Lounge is located in the concourse and it's open during station opening hours.

Customer Relations:

Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0039. Who are open during the following times:

Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Left Luggage

No
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost Property
Yes
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Live departures and arrivals

How to get to Wolverhampton station

Wolverhampton station is ideally located close to the city centre and Wolverhampton University, making it easy to reach by car, public transport or on foot.

 

Wolverhampton station parking

Parking is available at the multi-storey car park, operated by APCOA. The facility has hundreds of spaces, including designated accessible bays. With options for both short-stay and long-stay parking, it's a convenient choice if you’re arriving by car.

 

History of Wolverhampton station

First opened by the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway in the mid-19th century, the station has played an important role in the city’s transport network for over 150 years. A major redevelopment project, completed around 2020, modernised the station with new facilities and improved accessibility, ensuring it remains a vital transport hub for the Midlands.

 

Wolverhampton station FAQs

How long does it take to walk from Wolverhampton station to the city centre?

It usually takes around 5-10 minutes to walk from the station to the heart of the city, where you’ll find shops, restaurants and entertainment.

What car parking facilities are available at Wolverhampton station?

Parking is available at the multi-storey car park next to Wolverhampton station, offering hundreds of spaces with accessible bays. CCTV coverage and flexible parking options make it easy to park securely for short or long visits.

Is there bike storage at Wolverhampton station?

Yes, Wolverhampton station offers bike storage facilities where you can securely lock up your bike before boarding a train.

What facilities are available at Wolverhampton station?

Wolverhampton station offers a full range of amenities, including a ticket office, ticket machines, accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, waiting areas and a selection of shops and cafés.

 

Popular journeys from Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton to Birmingham

Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury

Wolverhampton to Swansea