Aston station
Lichfield Road
Aston
West Midlands
B6 7PR
Aston Station can be found on Lichfield Road in Aston as shown on the map, and is operated by West Midlands Railway.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Aston Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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For those planning a journey or simply exploring the hustle and bustle of England's rail network, Aston Train Station offers a glimpse into efficient modern travel. Nestled comfortably in the periphery of Birmingham, it serves as a fulcrum for local commuters and occasional travelers alike. With services intertwining local and rapid trains, Aston epitomizes how connectivity can make urban life thrive.
Aston Train Station is a no-frills community transport hub equipped with the essentials for your railway journey. While ticket offices have limited hours, you can use the available ticket machines to grab your travel passes. Though the station lacks an accessible ticket machine, you can easily collect online tickets from the machine present on the grounds. Be sure to plan ahead in case you require special assistance, as accessible support options are limited here.
On the topic of accessibility, Aston Station is categorized under Step-Free access category B1. This ensures that although the station has step-free access to platforms, it might involve some longer ramps or require you to traverse via streets between platforms. Ironically, the station falls short when it comes to facilities like restrooms and a 1st Class Lounge, yet compensates with an efficient customer help point and available staff during the weekdays.
Finding your route post-arrival at Aston is refreshingly straightforward. For those unfortunate derailments or maintenance schedules, there's comfort in knowing rail replacement buses are just a short walk to Lichfield Road. If a private ride is more your forte, taxi services abound with Midland, Nationwide, and Alpha all providing their numbers for convenience. And for anyone needing a quick trip via local buses, finding information to map out further travels becomes a breeze with online posters and help points available at Aston.
Adventure seems just a train ride away when you’re at Aston. Whether you’re aiming for the vibrant pulse of Birmingham New Street or the academic charm of the University of Birmingham, trains run with regular consistency to accommodate your schedule. Journeying to Wolverhampton or Coventry, Aston makes it manageable to leave the city behind for a while. Closer expeditions to Erdington or to Tame Bridge Parkway also lie within your grasp, simplifying commutes or explorations across town for the curious traveler.
Aston Train Station may not have bells and whistles, but it epitomizes what a functional and connected station should be. It stands as testimony to simplicity rooted in practicality, offering routes and services that cater to the diverse needs of its users. So the next time you’re considering exploring Birmingham and beyond, give Aston a chance. The rails await with unparalleled stories and destinations yet uncovered.
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||||||
Accessible ticket machines | No | ||||||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||||||
Smartcards | |||||||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | No | ||||||||||
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from ticket office | ||||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements | ||||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||||
Customer services notes | Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0039. Who are open during the following times: Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. **Aston Station is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme** | ||||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||||
Lost property | None | ||||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||||||||||||
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. This station has been classified as a step-free access category B1 station. This means that there is step-free access to all platforms, but that this may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms may be via the street. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955 The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform. | ||||||||||||||
Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||||||||||
Accessible ticket machines | No | ||||||||||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||||||||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||||||||||||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||||||||||
Waiting rooms | | ||||||||||||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||||||||||||
Wheelchairs available | No | ||||||||||||||
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Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||||||||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||||||||||||||
Accessible spaces | None | ||||||||||||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||||||||||||
Staff Help | |||||||||||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||||||||||
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 0 |
Type of Storage | |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the public service bus stop on Lichfield Road, under the railway bridge, near to the bottom of the stairs for Platform 1. Please check your destination before boarding. Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop. |
Midland 0121 327 2000 Nationwide 0121 685 8888 Alpha 0121 327 3691 |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Redditch | West Midlands Trains | 08:53 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a fault on this train |
from Walsall | West Midlands Trains | 08:56 | 2 | On time |
from Four Oaks | West Midlands Trains | 09:02 | 2 | 09:05 |
from Wolverhampton | West Midlands Trains | 09:07 | 1 | On time |
from Lichfield Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 09:12 | 2 | On time |
from Bromsgrove | West Midlands Trains | 09:13 | 1 | On time |
from Redditch | West Midlands Trains | 09:23 | 1 | On time |
from Walsall | West Midlands Trains | 09:26 | 2 | On time |
from Four Oaks | West Midlands Trains | 09:32 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a fault on a train in front of this one |
from Wolverhampton | West Midlands Trains | 09:37 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Four Oaks | West Midlands Trains | 08:53 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a fault on this train |
to Wolverhampton | West Midlands Trains | 08:57 | 2 | On time |
to Redditch | West Midlands Trains | 09:02 | 2 | 09:05 |
to Walsall | West Midlands Trains | 09:08 | 1 | On time |
to Bromsgrove | West Midlands Trains | 09:12 | 2 | On time |
to Lichfield Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 09:13 | 1 | On time |
to Four Oaks | West Midlands Trains | 09:23 | 1 | On time |
to Wolverhampton | West Midlands Trains | 09:27 | 2 | On time |
to Redditch | West Midlands Trains | 09:32 | - | Cancelled This train has been cancelled because of a fault on a train in front of this one |
to Walsall | West Midlands Trains | 09:38 | 1 | On time |