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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$58 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m 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 $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W064899:03 AM2h04Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:07 AMWalsall station (WSL)$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX42411:55 PM2h10Manchester, Coach Station2:05 AMWalsall, Hatherton Road$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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W05509 · W065878:25 AM1h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:19 AMWalsall station (WSL)$481One-way2 transfers
Other options
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W064888:25 AM2h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:37 AMWalsall station (WSL)$511One-way1 transfer
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W05513 · W065919:25 AM1h54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:19 AMWalsall station (WSL)$621One-way2 transfers
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W064929:25 AM2h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:37 AMWalsall station (WSL)$711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Walsall:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Walsall costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Walsall take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 6 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.
- 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 CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Walsall by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Walsall by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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