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Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Glasgow to Walsall. The train trip from Glasgow to Walsall is usually about 5 hours and 13 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Avanti West Coast + Connections train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 244 mi (393 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 37m |
| Lowest price | £33.28 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Glasgow to Walsall?
There are 3 train lines with service from Glasgow to Walsall. Avanti West Coast + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast + Connections | 13 | 4h 58m | £81.25 |
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 6h 48m | £80.40 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 2 | 6h 5m | £80.40 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Glasgow to Walsall start from £80, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Walsall. CrossCountry + Connections in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Walsall trains arrive at Bescot Stadium Station .
From Glasgow to Walsall train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 6 hours and 48 minutes. If you are looking to get to Walsall faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 37 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Walsall on a weekend there is typically one CrossCountry + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Glasgow.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Glasgow to Walsall start from £80, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Walsall. TransPennine Express + Connections in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Walsall trains arrive at Saddlers Centre and one other train station.
From Glasgow to Walsall train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 6 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Walsall faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 37 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Walsall.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Glasgow and Walsall is approximately 244 miles, or 393 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 13 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Glasgow to Walsall. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Glasgow at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Walsall to Glasgow.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer coach service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the centre of Glasgow. The station is so large that it contains a piano garden, a concourse of shops and dining, numerous amenities, and even the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel onsite. The area around the station is also packed with bars, restaurants, and hotels for a very warm welcome to Glasgow. Six train carriers, including CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and TransPennine Express, operate routes to Glasgow Central Station from destinations as far as London.
All train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
Where is the train station in Walsall?
Main arrival station: Saddlers Centre
Walsall receives travelers from Glasgow at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Walsall:
Saddlers Centre
Bescot Stadium Station
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