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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Walsall
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Walsall is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Walsall will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 2 trains that leave Swansea 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 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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 coach and train for Swansea to Walsall
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Walsall among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£72 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Walsall train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Walsall trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:43 Swansea | 4h44 | 09:27 Walsall | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Walsall
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Trains from Swansea to Walsall run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 21:20 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales from Swansea to Walsall trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR), Transport for Wales trains will get you between Swansea and Walsall from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Swansea to Walsall train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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 Swansea and Walsall
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
ParkingAccessibility
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car 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
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