The average train between Manchester and Walsall takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Walsall at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Walsall station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Manchester to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Walsall station.
Book your Manchester to Walsall train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Walsall is 101 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Walsall via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 10m.