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Compare train and bus for Walsall to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$6 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Walsall to Birmingham costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Walsall to Birmingham
How to get from Walsall to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Walsall to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W114799:20 AM0h22Walsall station (WSL)9:42 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
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W114799:20 AM0h22Walsall station (WSL)9:42 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W114799:20 AM0h22Walsall station (WSL)9:42 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
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W114788:50 AM0h22Walsall station (WSL)9:12 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
W114778:20 AM0h22Walsall station (WSL)8:42 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
P694139:07 AM0h27Walsall station (WSL)9:34 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Birmingham:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Walsall to Birmingham costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 41m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Walsall and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Walsall station (WSL) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Walsall, Hatherton Road and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with NX West Midlands to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains.
- 3 direct buses per day with NX West Midlands.
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