There are 4 ways to get from Walsall to Trafford by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Parkwaytram Replacement Bus
2h 24m£26–52Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hatherton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 424
2h 51m£14–22Drive 72.7 mi
- Drive from Walsall to Traffordcar 72.7 mi
1h 20m£18–26Train, tram via Stoke-on-Trent
- Take the train from Darlaston to Kidsgrovetrain
- Take the train from Kidsgrove to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Parkwaytram
3h 8m£25–55
Walsall to Trafford by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walsall to Trafford is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Walsall to Trafford is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Walsall to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Hatherton Street and arriving at Westinghouse Road via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Walsall to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Darlaston and arriving at Parkway via Wolverhampton and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Walsall and Trafford is 77 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Walsall to Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 24m and costs £26 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Walsall to Trafford, including transfers.
Walsall to Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hatherton Street station.
Walsall to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Walsall to Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Walsall, England and Trafford, England?
National Express operates a bus from Hatherton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Darlaston to Kidsgrove
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Kidsgrove to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Hatherton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Walsall to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walsall to Trafford is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Walsall to Trafford.
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