Perton to Codsall by Public Transport

🌳 Walk Overview

Enjoy a varied 4-mile linear walk from Perton to Codsall, featuring peaceful woodland paths, quiet country lanes, and the charming village of Oaken. This gentle route offers a pleasant mix of well-maintained footpaths and mild undulations, making it suitable for most walkers.

The walk finishes with a relaxing stop at Codsall’s Station Pub — a popular venue located right on the train platform, known for its real ales and classic British pub food.

🚆 Transport Plan

We’re catching the 09:30 Avanti West Coast train from Coventry to Wolverhampton, then taking the bus to Perton, where the walk begins.

For the return, we’ll depart from Codsall station at 14:44 to Wolverhampton.
Please note: This leg is not covered by the senior bus pass, so a separate single train ticket is required (£3.90 / £2.55 with railcard).

From Wolverhampton, we’ll take the 15:15 CrossCountry train, changing at Birmingham New Street, and arriving back in Coventry at approximately 16:08.

🚨 Travel Info & Tickets

• Please bring any bus passes or railcards you have.
• Note: West Midlands senior bus passes do not cover the Codsall–Wolverhampton leg — you’ll need a separate single ticket for this part.
• If you don’t have any passes, consider buying a Daytripper ticket (£8.80) at Coventry Station before departure, valid on trains and buses after 9:30 am on weekdays.

👋 Meeting Point & Contact

📍 Meet in the foyer of Coventry Station (old part) at 9:20 am

Please contact the walk leader in advance to confirm:

• ✅ If you’ll be attending
• 🚉 Whether you’ll join at Coventry Station or meet at the walk start
• 🍴 If you’d like to be included in the pub lunch booking

Looking forward to a great day out — see you there!