Bus from Manchester City Centre to Wolverhampton
2 direct routes · about 115 min · all run at night, at 23:40.
Next buses to Wolverhampton as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Manchester City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 422 | National Express | ~115 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:40 | 23:40 | Manchester Central Coach Station | Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E) | Penkridge |
| 829 | National Express | ~115 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 23:40 | 23:40 | Manchester Central Coach Station | Coach Park (before) | Penkridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 422 bus or 829 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Wolverhampton?
2 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Wolverhampton: the 422 (National Express), the 829 (National Express). The most frequent is the 422, once each weekday — board at Manchester Central Coach Station and get off at Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E), about 115 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Wolverhampton?
Around 115 minutes on the 422, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Penkridge on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Wolverhampton?
Only night services run directly: all run at night, at 23:40. Check the route timetables for which nights they run.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Wolverhampton?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.