The average train between Preston and Walsall takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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 every 2 hours between Preston and Walsall. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Walsall at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Walsall station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Preston to Walsall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Walsall train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Book your Preston to Walsall train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Preston and Walsall is 139.5 km. The road distance is 152 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 24m.