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The New Art Gallery Walsall
Major gallery and museum for modern and historic art, with changing exhibitions and strong links to Walsall's leather trade.
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Walsall will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
To travel from Manchester to Walsall you need to make at least one change.
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W11421Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 101 km
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£27 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Walsall trains for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:55 Manchester | 3h11 | 12:06 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
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W29851+ W11396 | 7:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 9:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 1 change | |
G01003+ W11501 · C17884 | 7:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h55 | 9:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 2 changes | |
G01003+ W11401 | 7:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h12 | 9:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 1 change | |
G01138+ W11402 | 8:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h04 | 10:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 1 change | |
G01005+ C17854 · W11505 | 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h54 | 10:19 Walsall station (WSL) | 2 changes | |
G01005+ W11405 | 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h12 | 10:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Manchester to Walsall run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 22:58 |
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Discover the best of Walsall — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Walsall trip today.
Major gallery and museum for modern and historic art, with changing exhibitions and strong links to Walsall's leather trade.
Compact local museum exploring Walsall's leather-making heritage with machinery, tools and displays on the town's craft history.
Volunteer-run museum with military, industrial and social history displays covering Aldridge and surrounding villages.
Large Victorian park with lakes, gardens, playgrounds and walking routes, popular for a relaxed break near the town centre.
Waterside nature reserve and park around former reservoirs, offering birdwatching, level trails and wide open views.
Long-distance walking area with heathland, woodland and panoramic viewpoints across the West Midlands from high ground.
A Black Country staple of thick-cut pork scratchings, salted and crisp. Common in local pubs and markets, they are a classic regional snack with beer.
Faggots are baked meatballs of pork offal and herbs, usually served with gravy, peas and mash. They are a traditional working-class dish across the Black Country.
A battered fried fish served with chips, salt and vinegar. Not unique to Walsall, but it is a much-loved local takeaway tradition across the town and wider West Midlands.
Established Indian restaurant known for curries, tandoori dishes and a relaxed dining room. A dependable local choice for a sit-down meal.
Long-running traditional pub with cobs, ales and hearty Black Country fare. Good for a casual meal in a characterful local setting.
Well-known canalside pub and restaurant in nearby Pelsall, serving British pub classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a comfortable atmosphere.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in London, making Walsall good value for short stays.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is polite if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Walsall station -> Walsall town centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.

Most Manchester to Walsall trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Walsall station pair, with some services arriving at Bescot Stadium. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Walsall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options are available at Walsall.
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.
Available at Walsall: Parking, WC.
Available at Walsall: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Bescot Stadium is 2 km from Walsall city centre. Public transport options include:
Bescot Stadium has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
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.
Available at Bescot Stadium: Parking.
Available at Bescot Stadium: Bike Parking.
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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