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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Walsall
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Walsall will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston 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 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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 Preston to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 140 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Walsall
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Trains from Preston to Walsall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:38 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Walsall trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Walsall from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Walsall train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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 Preston and Walsall
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation 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
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 09:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Closed Friday 09:00 - 11:00 Saturday 10:00 - 15:0017:00 - 19:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Bescot Crescent - At entrance to car park
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