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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and art gallery with fine art, local history and changing exhibitions, easily reached from Erdington.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£0.00
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£-0.01
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
58 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
1 h
Trains on 23 Sept
7
Distance
23 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cannock to Erdington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Cannock to Erdington you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cannock to Erdington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 23 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.04. The journey takes 41m versus 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Cannock to Erdington trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:03 Cannock | 0h58 | 21:01 Erdington | 1 change | |
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Trains from Cannock to Erdington run on average 6 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 23 km distance in 41m.
Distance 23 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 23:07 |
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Discover the best of Erdington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Erdington trip today.
Major city museum and art gallery with fine art, local history and changing exhibitions, easily reached from Erdington.
Science museum in central Birmingham with interactive galleries, historic machinery and family-friendly exhibits worth the short trip.
Contemporary art gallery in Birmingham city centre showing modern exhibitions in a striking Victorian building near New Street.
Large landscaped park with lakes, woodland walks and open lawns, ideal for relaxing or a longer local stroll.
Popular local park with gardens, sports facilities and a boating lake, offering an easy green escape from the High Street.
Historic shopping street and civic centre of Erdington, useful for seeing everyday local life and Victorian-era buildings.
A Balti curry served in a pressed-steel bowl. Developed in Birmingham’s Pakistani-Kashmiri community, it is a defining local style best eaten with naan.
A spiced Mughlai-style curry linked to Birmingham restaurants. Usually creamy, rich and milder than a Balti, reflecting the city’s South Asian food heritage.
Sliced pork or bacon, black pudding, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans and toast. A staple breakfast across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Long-established local chip shop serving classic fish and chips and other British takeaway favourites in a casual setting.
Popular Erdington Indian restaurant known for curries, Balti dishes and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
Smart pub-restaurant near Sutton Coldfield with grills, British mains and a more polished atmosphere for a sit-down meal.
Moderate for the UK. Erdington is usually cheaper than central Birmingham for stays and dining, while local buses and trains keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included at restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change or rounding up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cannock to Erdington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Erdington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cannock to Erdington trains use the Cannock to Erdington station pair. Use this guide to compare Cannock and Erdington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cannock has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Cannock.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Cannock: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cannock: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Erdington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Erdington.
Ticket office support is available at Erdington. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Erdington: Parking.
Available at Erdington: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erdington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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