The average train between Ely and Walsall takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Ely 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 Ely and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Walsall at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ely to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Ely station and arriving at Walsall station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Ely to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Ely station.
Ely to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Ely to Walsall train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Ely and Walsall is 153.4 km. The road distance is 213 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Ely to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 23m.