The average train between Reading and Walsall takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Walsall at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Walsall station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Reading to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Walsall train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Walsall station.
Book your Reading to Walsall train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Reading and Walsall is 143.4 km. The road distance is 176 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Walsall via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 14m.