The cheapest and fastest trains from Ipswich to Walsall
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ipswich to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipswich to Walsall will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Ipswich 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 trains cover the 221 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 57 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.
10:103h57Ipswich14:07Walsall£241One-way0 changes
10:103h57Ipswich14:07Walsall£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ipswich to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, and a coach costs an average of £41.
Distance: 221 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £49 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ipswich to Walsall train times
The table below shows live departures for Ipswich to Walsall trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:10 Ipswich | 3h57 | 14:07 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ipswich to Walsall
Trains from Ipswich to Walsall run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 19:50. The fastest train covers the 221 km distance in 3h 56m.
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 56m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 19:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Ipswich to Walsall trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Ipswich and Walsall from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ipswich to Walsall train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipswich 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Ipswich and Walsall
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 21:20 Saturday 05:00 - 21:20 Sunday 07:20 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located alongside platform 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Close to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on station forecourt.
- 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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