The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Walsall
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Walsall will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham for Walsall on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:00 AM0h27Birmingham8:27 AMWalsall$71One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM0h27Birmingham9:27 AMWalsall$71One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM0h27Birmingham9:27 AMWalsall$71One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM0h27Birmingham8:27 AMWalsall$71One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Walsall:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Walsall costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 34m.
The journey is about 2m faster (24m by train vs 26m by car) and roughly $10 (€8) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $16 (€13)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham to Walsall train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Walsall trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C17803 | On time 9:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h28 | 9:28 PM Walsall station (WSL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W11466 | On time 9:15 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 9:37 PM Walsall station (WSL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y81008 | On time 9:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h27 | 9:57 PM Walsall station (WSL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W11468 | On time 9:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h22 | 10:07 PM Walsall station (WSL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y81012 | On time 10:00 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h27 | 10:27 PM Walsall station (WSL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C17794 | On time 10:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0h27 | 10:57 PM Walsall station (WSL) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 8:00 AM Birmingham | 0h27 | 8:27 AM Walsall | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Birmingham | 0h27 | 9:27 AM Walsall | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Walsall
Trains from Birmingham to Walsall run on average 8 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 22m.
Distance 8 miles (13 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€2) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 5:21 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Walsall trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Birmingham and Walsall from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Walsall
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Walsall by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Walsall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Walsall
Most Birmingham to Walsall trains use the Birmingham New Street to Walsall station pair, with some services arriving at Bescot Stadium. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Walsall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Aston from Birmingham city centre
Aston is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Aston train station facilities and services
Aston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Aston.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Aston. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Aston: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Aston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Aston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Walsall station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
Getting to Walsall from Walsall city centre
Walsall train station facilities and services
Walsall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Walsall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Walsall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Walsall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Walsall: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Walsall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Bescot Stadium from Walsall city centre
Bescot Stadium is 2 km from Walsall city centre. Public transport options include:
Bescot Stadium train station facilities and services
Bescot Stadium has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bescot Stadium. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bescot Stadium: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bescot Stadium: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bescot Stadium: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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