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Compare train and bus for Walsall to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, and a bus costs an average of $37.
Distance: 36 miles (58 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Leicester:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Walsall to Leicester costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
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How to get from Walsall to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Walsall to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:07 AM1h45Walsall8:52 AMLeicester$221One-way0 transfers
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7:07 AM1h45Walsall8:52 AMLeicester$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:07 AM1h45Walsall8:52 AMLeicester$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:20 PM1h48Walsall5:08 PMLeicester$361One-way0 transfers
8:07 AM1h45Walsall9:52 AMLeicester$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Walsall to Leicester:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Walsall to Leicester costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Walsall and Leicester 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 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
- Trains mostly depart from Walsall station (WSL) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express, NX West Midlands to go to Leicester by bus.
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