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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.
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Overview: Train from Lincoln to Erdington
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Lincoln to Erdington and enjoy the approximately 118 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 12:59.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 118 km |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 12:59 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Complete guide to Erdington
Things to do in Erdington
Discover the best of Erdington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Erdington trip today.
- Recommended
Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum in central Birmingham with interactive galleries, historic machinery and family-friendly exhibits worth the short trip.
- Recommended
Ikon Gallery
Contemporary art gallery in Birmingham city centre showing modern exhibitions in a striking Victorian building near New Street.
- Must visit
Sutton Park
Large landscaped park with lakes, woodland walks and open lawns, ideal for relaxing or a longer local stroll.
- Recommended
Pype Hayes Park
Popular local park with gardens, sports facilities and a boating lake, offering an easy green escape from the High Street.
Erdington High Street
Historic shopping street and civic centre of Erdington, useful for seeing everyday local life and Victorian-era buildings.
Balti
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.
Chicken tikka masala
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.
Full English breakfast
Sliced pork or bacon, black pudding, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans and toast. A staple breakfast across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Highcroft Fisheries
Long-established local chip shop serving classic fish and chips and other British takeaway favourites in a casual setting.
Rajs Spice
Popular Erdington Indian restaurant known for curries, Balti dishes and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
The Green House
Smart pub-restaurant near Sutton Coldfield with grills, British mains and a more polished atmosphere for a sit-down meal.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Erdington is usually cheaper than central Birmingham for stays and dining, while local buses and trains keep transport costs manageable.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-10 for fast food or a simple takeaway.
- Mid-range
- £15-25 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
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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Prices
- Single ticket
- £1.50
- Day pass
- £4.80
To the city centre
Erdington station -> Birmingham New Street
- Distance
- 4 km
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Swift Go automatically caps eligible bus and tram fares, so it can be better value than buying separate tickets.
- Swift pay as you go and Swift Go work on buses and trams, but standard pay-as-you-go Swift is not accepted on trains.
FAQs: Lincoln to Erdington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lincoln 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.
The train distance from Lincoln to Erdington is 118 km.
The first train from Lincoln to Erdington leaves at 5:35.
The last train from Lincoln to Erdington departs at 12:59.
There is no night train service from Lincoln to Erdington.
The train station in Lincoln that goes to Erdington is Lincoln Central (LCN), and it arrives at Erdington station (ERD).
Booking trains from Lincoln to Erdington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Lincoln to Erdington.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lincoln and Erdington
Most Lincoln to Erdington trains use the Lincoln Central to Erdington station pair. Use this guide to compare Lincoln and Erdington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Lincoln
Arrival train stations in Erdington
Which Lincoln station do trains to Erdington leave from?
Trains from Lincoln to Erdington leave from Lincoln Central. The station is from Lincoln city centre at Lincoln station, St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW.
Lincoln CentralLincoln station, St Marys Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 7EW
City-centre transport
Getting to Lincoln Central from Lincoln city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesOutside the front of the station.
Lincoln Central train station facilities and services
Lincoln Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Lincoln Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Lincoln Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lincoln Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lincoln Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lincoln Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lincoln Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edges of the platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: all cabs on station rank are wheelchair accessible, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Fastticket, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Erdington station do trains from Lincoln arrive at?
Trains from Lincoln to Erdington arrive at Erdington. Erdington is 1 km from Erdington city centre.
ErdingtonErdington station, Station Road, Erdington, West Midlands, B23 6UB
City-centre transport
Getting to Erdington from Erdington city centre
Bus28 · 8m · £2 · every ~23 min
28 · 9m · £2 · every ~23 min
Erdington train station facilities and services
Erdington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Erdington.
Tickets and information
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Erdington: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Erdington: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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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