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Try doing a London Midland only fare from Walsall to Stoke on Trent then a Virgin only (I think) fare to Manchester Piccadilly from there. It should beat the through fare.
Try doing a London Midland only fare from Walsall to Stoke on Trent then a Virgin only (I think) fare to Manchester Piccadilly from there. It should beat the through fare.
You also have the option of going via Rugeley Trent Valley (although you should check the timetable if you're travelling in the evening because the service ends early). This would cost:
Standard Class
£28.00
Saves £4.90 (14.9%)
WALSALL to RUGELEY TRNT VAL
Outward: ANYTIME DAY S
Route ANY PERMITTED
Fare £4.00
Return: ANYTIME DAY S
Route ANY PERMITTED
Fare £4.00
RUGELEY TRNT VAL to MANCHESTER STNS
OFF-PEAK R
Fare £20.00
Route ANY PERMITTED
Restriction (2V)
Permitted by TV