4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolton to Walsall
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolton to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Walsall will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bolton for Walsall every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 115 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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 Bolton to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£42 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Walsall train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Walsall trains for tomorrow, Monday 22 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:54 Bolton | 4h03 | 08:57 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:21 Bolton | 2h46 | 12:07 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolton to Walsall
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bolton to Walsall run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:38 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Walsall trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Bolton and Walsall from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Bolton to Walsall train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton to Walsall by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Walsall, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolton and Walsall
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Parking is not available.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, this station is scooter friendly, a scooter permit is required for travel, Level access through the ticket barriers to an overpass and via lifts to all platforms. Lifts available from first to last trains
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available from the Station Supervisor and at the News Stand upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platforms 3 & 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Newport Street stop, at stand AA
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Platforms are both accessed via a long set of step from street level, there is no step free route to the platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Crompton Way for buses to Bolton or Halliwell. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Crompton Way, under railway bridge (Nearside for Blackburn, Farside for Bolton)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:20 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-19:00, Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:20-16:45. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40 - 23:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Street - Outside entrance to Platform 1
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