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Compare train and bus for Walsall to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $48, while a bus costs an average of $49.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Bristol:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Walsall to Bristol costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around $48 compared to roughly $35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.37. The journey takes 1h 50m versus 1h 49m 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 Walsall to Bristol
How to get from Walsall to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Walsall to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM3h45Walsall2:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM3h45Walsall2:00 PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)$221One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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W2986911:32 AM2h03Walsall station (WSL)1:35 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- L05075+G011429:32 AM2h18Walsall station (WSL)11:50 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$571One-way1 transfer
- L01857+G0114510:32 AM2h16Walsall station (WSL)12:48 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$631One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Bristol:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Walsall to Bristol costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Walsall and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Trains mostly depart from Walsall station (WSL) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bristol by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bristol by train.
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