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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
24 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Birmingham will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 6 trains that leave Walsall for Birmingham every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 27 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.
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P69412
L22972
W11499
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L22972Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 13 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Birmingham trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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L22982 | 8:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 0h27 | 8:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W11497 | 8:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 0h22 | 8:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
L22972 | 8:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 0h27 | 9:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W11499 | 8:50 Walsall station (WSL) | 0h22 | 9:12 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
P69412 | 9:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 0h27 | 9:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
W11501 | 9:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 0h22 | 9:42 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Walsall to Birmingham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 22m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 23:48 |
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Major museum and gallery with fine art, local history, decorative arts and changing exhibitions in the city centre.
Science museum with interactive galleries on industry, transport and invention, making it a strong family-friendly visit.
Independent museum in a converted factory, exploring Birmingham's pen trade with demonstrations and hands-on exhibits.
Creative district with street art, independent shops and converted industrial buildings, popular for urban walks and photography.
Historic quarter known for jewellery workshops, heritage trails, museums and distinctive Georgian and Victorian streetscapes.
Waterside district of canals, bars and cultural venues, ideal for strolling, boat trips and seeing Birmingham's industrial past.
A Birmingham-born curry with spiced meat in rich tomato gravy. It reflects the city’s famed Balti Triangle and its South Asian culinary heritage.
A slow-cooked stew of beef, vegetables and stock topped with sliced potatoes. A Black Country classic closely associated with the Birmingham area.
Pork offal sausage traditionally served with peas, mash and gravy. It is a long-standing working-class dish from the Black Country near Birmingham.
Elegant modern dining in Edgbaston with refined tasting menus and polished service in a calm, intimate setting.
Popular Jewish-style deli and restaurant famous for piled-high sandwiches, baked treats and relaxed daytime dining.
Lively Indian restaurant in the Balti Triangle, known for Balti dishes cooked in pressed-steel bowls and a bustling local atmosphere.
Moderate for UK city breaks: hotels and dining sit below London, while local transport and casual meals are fairly manageable for most tourists.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10%. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
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Trains from Walsall to Birmingham are daily with frequent departures, and an average of 35 journeys a day Monday to Saturday, and up to 14 journeys on Sundays. The average travel time from Walsall to Birmingham, via Bloxwich North, is from 26min to 37min. Travel time from Walsall to Walsall to Bloxwich North Station takes an average of nine minutes by the West Midlands Train, or 17min to 20min by Bus 31 or X51 Platinum. If you choose to drive, the travel time can be from 12min to 15min, depending on traffic.
Trains from Walsall to Birmingham via Bloxwich North depart daily with frequent trains running throughout the week. On weekdays there’s an average of 35 journeys a day, 12 in the morning, 12 in the afternoon, and 11 in the evening. These have an average of 27min to 37min, with the first and last trains departing at around 6:25 a.m. and 11:19 p.m. Saturdays also have an average of 35 journeys a day, with 12 trains in the morning, 12 in the afternoon, and 11 in the evening. The average journey time on Saturdays is from 26min to 34min, with the first and last trains departing at around 6:22 a.m. and 11:21 p.m. Sunday trains have an average of 14 journeys a day, with two journeys in the morning, six in the afternoon, and six in the evening. These journeys have an average duration of 26min to 34min, with the first and last trains departing at around 10:02 a.m. and 11:10 p.m.
Trains to Birmingham from Walsall via Bloxwich North generally takes an average duration of 26min to 37min, not including the travel time from Walsall to Bloxwich North. You can access Bloxwich North from Walsall via train, bus, and car. The average train duration from Walsall to Bloxwich North takes around nine minutes and departs every 40min. The bus takes an average travel time of 17min to 20min. If you travel via car, the journey can take from 12min to 15min. Overall including both journeys, the travel time from Walsall to Birmingham can take from 35min to 56min. Trains from Bloxwich North to Birmingham are a high-speed direct service.

Birmingham Tram Street. Source: Shutterstock
Departure train station: Bloxwich North Railway Station is around 3.3 miles (5.3 km) from the Walsall city centre. You can access Bloxwich North from Walsall via train, bus, or car. You can travel from Walsall Train Station to Bloxwich North Station along the West Midlands Train line with an average duration of around nine minutes. There are two buses available for Walsall city centre, bus 31 from stop Mossley, and bus X51 Platinum stop Cannock Town Centre. These journeys take an average travel time of 17min to 20min. The average drive from Walsall city centre to Bloxwich North can take from 12min to 15min depending on traffic. Bloxwich North Railway Station provides facilities such as a ticket machine, a car park, seated areas, payphones, a bus stop, and a taxi rank. The station has accessible amenities such as step-free access, induction loops, and customer help points.
Arrival train station: Birmingham New Street Railway Station is centrally located in the heart of Birmingham, around 0.3 miles (0.5 km) from the city centre. It’s locally accessible by bus stops Hill Street and Smallbrook Queensway, metro tram at Grand Central tram stop, and taxi from outside of the station. The station has amenities such as a car park, bicycle storage, a ticket office, ticket machines, CCTV, a cash point, a first-class lounge, a payphone, postal services, Wi-Fi, and refreshments. There are toilets and baby changing facilities on-site. Accessible amenities include an accessible ticket machine, an induction loop, step-free access, and wheelchairs available on-site.
When travelling from Walsall to Birmingham, one company provides trains along this route, West Midlands Railway. Journeys with West Midlands Railway to Birmingham from Walsall are very frequent, with an average of around 35 journeys a day Monday to Saturday, with an exception of around 14 journeys on Sundays. Trains along this route are a direct service, with high-speed trains. For more information on West Midlands Railway visit the Omio website page West Midlands Railway.
West Midlands Railway provides frequent journeys from Walsall to Birmingham, with an average of 35 trains a day, 12 trains in the morning, 12 in the afternoon, and 11 in the evening, Monday to Saturday. Sundays have an average of 14 journeys, two in the morning, six in the afternoon, and six in the evening. All of these high-speed trains are a direct service, with an average duration of 26min to 37min, every day of the week.
Trains with West Midlands Railway along this route offer two classes, Standard and first-class, with one fare type, Anytime Day Single. This fare is flexible and entails travel at any time on the chosen date of travel. With this company, you’re permitted to bring three items of luggage without specific dimensions or weight restrictions. You’re also able to bring your pet, folding bikes at any time, and full-sized bikes outside of the peak hours 7:00 a.m. to 9:59 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 6:59 p.m. Wheelchairs and scooters are welcome on board.
There are a few different ways to obtain affordable prices from Walsall to Birmingham when looking for inexpensive tickets. Planning and booking your trip ahead of time is a terrific method to save money on big-ticket items. When compared to tickets for a later date, you can typically get tickets at a lower price if you look ahead of time.
A flexible schedule is another method to save money on your trip. This entails pursuing cheaper dates and times, such as weekdays, early in the morning, or late at night. Additionally, using a train with connections or a slow train could save money. Other cost-effective options include taking a slower train or connecting trains. These are just a few ways to find economical solutions to big priced tickets. For more travel tips with Omio, please visit the online Omio magazine.

Birmingham Westmidland Building street. Source: Shutterstock
Birmingham is the second biggest city in Britain, located in the West Midlands. Birmingham hosts the largest Veteran’s Day in Britain and is recognised as the founding city for the day. The city is also well known for its many canals, and industrial industry, which were a byproduct of its canals. It’s the only city in the world where you can find all of the ingredients needed to make iron; iron ore, limestone, and coal.
It’s also the city of heavy metal, home to musicians such as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and the lead singer of Led Zeppelin. The city hosts over 50 music festivals every year. Birmingham is brimming with independent music venues, duelling piano bars, charming pubs, and contemporary street art. The most interesting neighbourhoods include Brindleyplace and the canal quarter, home to unique restaurants, bars, the Ikon Gallery, and the National Sealife Centre.
If you head to the Jewellery Quarter, you’ll find plenty of nightclubs, exhibitions, and the largest cluster of jewellery stores and businesses in Europe. Also in this neighbourhood is the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, the Pen Museum, and the Newman Brothers Coffin Works. For contemporary art be sure to visit the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. There are many walking tours highlighting Birmingham’s history, including the Peaky Blinders tour of Birmingham’s Victorian gang.
If you wish for a break from the industrial urban landscape, head to the Moseley Bog, on the fringes of the city. This luscious site was the inspiration for the Lord of the Rings’ region of The Shire. For more travel information to Birmingham look here.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Walsall to Birmingham trains use the Walsall to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Aston. Use this guide to compare Walsall and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Duddeston is 2 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Duddeston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Duddeston.
Ticket office support is available at Duddeston. 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 Duddeston: Parking.
Available at Duddeston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duddeston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, 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.
Aston is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Aston has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Aston.
Ticket office support is available at Aston. 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 Aston: Parking.
Available at Aston: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aston: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, 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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