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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 $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Walsall:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $28 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.46 (€-3.65). The journey takes 1h 41m 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 PM2h10Manchester, Coach Station2:05 AMWalsall, Hatherton Road$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX42411:55 PM2h10Manchester, Coach Station2:05 AMWalsall, Hatherton Road$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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C17863 · W701766:25 PM1h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:19 PMWalsall station (WSL)$721One-way2 transfers
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Y810046:25 PM2h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:57 PMWalsall station (WSL)$721One-way1 transfer
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C17876 · W701735:25 PM1h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:19 PMWalsall station (WSL)$741One-way2 transfers
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Y809985:25 PM2h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:57 PMWalsall station (WSL)$741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Walsall:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $32 (€27).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Walsall station (WSL).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Walsall, Hatherton Road.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Walsall by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Walsall by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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