The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Walsall
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Walsall will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Walsall every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 148 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 148 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cardiff to Walsall bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Walsall coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:10 Cardiff | 3h45 | 09:55 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Walsall
Buses from Cardiff to Walsall run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:23, the last at 21:40. The fastest coach covers the 148 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 148 km |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 05:23 |
Last bus 21:40 |
Bus providers: National Express from Cardiff to WalsallYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Walsall with National Express for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Walsall coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cardiff to Walsall by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Walsall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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