How to travel from Birmingham to Walsall

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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 train, with an average ticket price of $6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, while a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 8 miles (13 km)

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$6

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$16

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54m

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24m

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26m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Walsall is a bus with an average price of $4.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Walsall:

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Walsall costing on average $6.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Walsall is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Walsall take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Walsall including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Walsall among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2m faster (24m by train vs 26m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 vs $16). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Birmingham to Walsall

How to get from Birmingham to Walsall by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Walsall is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • West Midlands Trains
    8:00 AM0h27
    Birmingham
    8:27 AMWalsall
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • West Midlands Trains
    8:00 AM0h27
    Birmingham
    8:27 AMWalsall
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • West Midlands Trains
    8:00 AM0h27
    Birmingham
    8:27 AMWalsall
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • West Midlands Trains
    9:00 AM0h27
    Birmingham
    9:27 AMWalsall
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Walsall

Travel to Walsall easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Walsall.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Walsall including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Walsall is a bus with an average price of $4.

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Walsall:

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Walsall costing on average $6.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Walsall is by train with an average journey time of 54m.

Other travel options to Walsall take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 4m.

The distance from Birmingham to Walsall is approximately 8 miles (13 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Walsall is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Walsall as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Walsall:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Walsall station (WSL).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Walsall, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Walsall by train.
  • Travel with NX West Midlands to go to Walsall by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Walsall with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains.
  • 1 direct buses per day with NX West Midlands.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Walsall often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Birmingham New Street (BHM). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Walsall and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Walsall to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Walsall's key attractions, such as the Walsall Arboretum, the Leather Museum, and the New Art Gallery, spending 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient.
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