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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m 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 $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
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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.
9:10 AM2h35Manchester11:45 AMWalsall$101One-way0 transfers
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9:10 AM2h35Manchester11:45 AMWalsall$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:55 PM2h10Manchester2:05 AMWalsall$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Walsall:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $47 (€39).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Birmingham, Brunel Street.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Walsall by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Walsall by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
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