Cardiff to Walsall by train

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Overview: trains from Cardiff to Walsall

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cardiff to Walsall, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:35 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 148
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey AU$88.33 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 2m
Train operators 9

Explore Cardiff to Walsall by train

Thinking about travelling from Cardiff to Walsall by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Cardiff and Walsall

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$88.33, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Departure frequency and timetable from Cardiff to Walsall

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Cardiff to Walsall:

  • 04:35 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 21:55 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 04:56 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:18 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 19 minutes from Cardiff toward Walsall.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 39 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Cardiff to Walsall

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 35 minutes. The total distance travelled is 148 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Cardiff to Walsall?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your Cardiff to Walsall travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Walsall.

FAQs about the train journey from Cardiff to Walsall

Want to know more about your journey from Cardiff to Walsall? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Cardiff and Walsall is 148 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.