The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Walsall
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Walsall will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Leicester for Walsall every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 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.
10:501h37Leicester12:27Walsall£151One-way0 changes
15:501h37Leicester17:27Walsall£161One-way0 changes
8:501h37Leicester10:27Walsall£211One-way0 changes
9:501h37Leicester11:27Walsall£211One-way0 changes
9:501h37Leicester11:27Walsall£211One-way0 changes
15:501h37Leicester17:27Walsall£161One-way0 changes
10:501h37Leicester12:27Walsall£151One-way0 changes
8:501h37Leicester10:27Walsall£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 58 km
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£18 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Walsall train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Walsall trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:50 Leicester | 1h37 | 11:27 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 Leicester | 1h37 | 12:27 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Walsall
Trains from Leicester to Walsall run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:20. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 5:23 |
Last train 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Leicester to Walsall trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Walsall from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Walsall train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Walsall
Most Leicester to Walsall trains use the Leicester to Walsall station pair, with some services arriving at Bescot Stadium. Use this guide to compare Leicester and Walsall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Leicester station do trains to Walsall leave from?
Getting to Leicester from Leicester city centre
Leicester train station facilities and services
Leicester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Leicester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Leicester. ATMs are available at Leicester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Leicester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leicester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leicester: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leicester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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.
Which Walsall station do trains from Leicester arrive at?
Getting to Walsall from Walsall city centre
Walsall train station facilities and services
Walsall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Walsall.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Walsall. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Walsall: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Walsall: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Walsall: 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.
Getting to Bescot Stadium from Walsall city centre
Bescot Stadium is 2 km from Walsall city centre. Public transport options include:
Bescot Stadium train station facilities and services
Bescot Stadium has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bescot Stadium. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bescot Stadium: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bescot Stadium: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bescot Stadium: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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