The average train between Manchester and Walsall takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours 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 9:25 PM which arrives into Walsall at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. 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 Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
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 Wolverhampton 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 118 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.