The average train between Chester and Walsall takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Walsall. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Walsall at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Walsall station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Chester to Walsall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Walsall train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Walsall station.
Book your Chester to Walsall train tickets online with Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chester and Walsall is 90.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Walsall via Crewe and Rugeley Trent Valley in around 2h 23m.