The average train between Bolton and Walsall takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Bolton 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 Bolton and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bolton is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Walsall at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Walsall station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Bolton to Walsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Bolton to Walsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bolton to Walsall train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bolton and Walsall is 115 km. The road distance is 166 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.