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Science and Industry Museum
Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Manchester will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Walsall to Manchester you need to make at least one change.
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Trains from Walsall to Manchester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 22:37. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 4:07 |
Last train 22:37 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Walsall to Manchester.
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G00858+ L12316 | 11:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G66735+ P69425 | 11:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W11409 · C17873+ W33931 | 11:38 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h06 | 13:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G00861+ P69427 | 12:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00865+ P69430 | 12:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W11414 · C17792+ W34179 | 12:38 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h06 | 14:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G00866+ P69432 | 13:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00875+ P69437 | 14:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00876+ P69439 | 14:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W11426 · C17941+ W33926 | 14:38 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h06 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G00879+ W00433 | 15:07 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 17:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00883+ P69444 | 15:37 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h22 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W11432 · C18017+ W33963 | 15:38 Walsall station (WSL) | 2h06 | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
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Major science and industry museum on historic railway land, with galleries on textiles, transport and Manchester’s role in modern innovation.
Large university museum with natural history, archaeology and cultural collections, plus changing exhibitions in a prominent Oxford Road building.
Leading art museum with British and European paintings, design, costume and craft collections in a landmark city-centre building.
Historic canal-side warehouse district with restored brick buildings, waterside walks, bars, galleries and one of the city’s most atmospheric settings.
Lively central square framed by major civic buildings and event space, ideal for architecture, seasonal markets and city-centre orientation.
Characterful Northern Quarter street known for independent shops, record stores, creative spaces and eye-catching street art.
A flaky shortcrust pie filled with spiced minced beef, potato and onion. It is closely associated with Oldham and Greater Manchester chip shops.
A hearty hotpot of slow-cooked lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. A long-standing North West comfort dish served across Manchester pubs.
A rich tripe stew cooked with onions, milk and stock. It was a classic working-class Manchester meal linked to the city’s historic tripe trade.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate city-centre setting. Best for a special meal with seasonal ingredients and polished service.
Historic Victorian dining room known for oysters, seafood and classic British dishes. Traditional atmosphere with one of Manchester’s best-known interiors.
Casual northern favourite serving Bury black pudding, pies and hearty breakfasts. Good for trying regional staples in a relaxed market setting.
Moderate for a UK city. Hotels can be pricey at peak times, but dining, pubs and local transport are usually cheaper than London.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Walsall to Manchester trains use the Walsall to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Walsall and Manchester 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.
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.
Manchester has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food outlets and cafes available.
Free public Wi-Fi available in the station. ATMs are several ATMs located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester.
Available at Manchester: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester: Step-free access throughout the station.
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