The cheapest and fastest trains from Walsall to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
4 h 27 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Plymouth will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
To travel from Walsall to Plymouth you need to make at least one change.
G01140+
W115019:204h27Walsall station (WSL)13:47Plymouth station (PLY)£751One-way1 change
G01135+
W114978:204h28Walsall station (WSL)12:48Plymouth station (PLY)£751One-way1 change
W29868+
W1150911:204h27Walsall station (WSL)15:47Plymouth station (PLY)£1831One-way1 change
W29873+
W1151312:204h28Walsall station (WSL)16:48Plymouth station (PLY)£1831One-way1 change
G01148+
W1151813:204h27Walsall station (WSL)17:47Plymouth station (PLY)£1831One-way1 change
G01140+
W115019:204h27Walsall station (WSL)13:47Plymouth station (PLY)£751One-way1 change
W29868+
W1150911:204h27Walsall station (WSL)15:47Plymouth station (PLY)£1831One-way1 change
G01148+
W1151813:204h27Walsall station (WSL)17:47Plymouth station (PLY)£1831One-way1 change
W29862+
W1150510:204h27Walsall station (WSL)14:47Plymouth station (PLY)£1831One-way1 change
G01135+
W114978:204h28Walsall station (WSL)12:48Plymouth station (PLY)£751One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Walsall to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 288 km
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£54 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Walsall to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Plymouth trains for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 13:37 Walsall | 4h10 | 17:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:37 Walsall | 4h10 | 18:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:37 Walsall | 4h10 | 19:47 Plymouth | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:37 Walsall | 4h12 | 20:49 Plymouth | 1 change | |
| Friday 5 June | |||||
G01135+ W11497 | 8:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 4h28 | 12:48 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
G01140+ W11501 | 9:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 4h27 | 13:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W29862+ W11505 | 10:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 4h27 | 14:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W29868+ W11509 | 11:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 4h27 | 15:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
W29873+ W11513 | 12:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 4h28 | 16:48 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
G01148+ W11518 | 13:20 Walsall station (WSL) | 4h27 | 17:47 Plymouth station (PLY) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walsall to Plymouth
Trains from Walsall to Plymouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 19:20. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 19:20 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Walsall to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Walsall and Plymouth from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Walsall to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Walsall and Plymouth
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the bus stops on Keyham Road (B3396) near the turning to Keat Street
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
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