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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Preston and Walsall. The average train journey from Preston to Walsall takes 2 hours and 39 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 87 mi (139 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 27m |
| Lowest price | £11.41 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Walsall?
2 train services operate from Preston to Walsall. Virgin Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 1 | 3h 39m | £50.31 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 7 | 2h 31m | £15.71 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Preston to Walsall start from £50, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Walsall. Northern Rail + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Walsall trains arrive at Bloxwich North .
From Preston to Walsall train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 3 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Walsall faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Walsall on a weekend there is typically one Northern Rail + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Preston.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Walsall start from £11, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Walsall. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Walsall trains arrive at Bloxwich North .
From Preston to Walsall train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 31 minutes. If you are looking to get to Walsall faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 7 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Walsall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Preston 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 Preston at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 8 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 Preston.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Walsall?
Main arrival station: Bloxwich North
Walsall has one train station.
Train stations in Walsall:
Bloxwich North
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