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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Walsall
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Walsall, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Walsall:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $53 (€45).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€45) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$25 (-€21). The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Walsall
How to get from Manchester to Walsall by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Walsall is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX42411:55 PM 2h10 Manchester, Coach Station 2:05 AM Walsall, Hatherton Road $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX424
11:55 PM 2h10 Manchester, Coach Station 2:05 AM Walsall, Hatherton Road $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01005+
C17854 · W115058:25 AM 1h54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:19 AM Walsall station (WSL) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- G01022+C18016 · W11524
12:25 PM 1h54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 2:19 PM Walsall station (WSL) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01024+C18008 · W11531
1:25 PM 1h54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 3:19 PM Walsall station (WSL) $72 1 One-way 2 transfers - G01018+C17806 · W11518
11:25 AM 1h54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 1:19 PM Walsall station (WSL) $75 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Walsall:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $53 (€45).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Walsall as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Walsall station (WSL).
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Walsall by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Walsall by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
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