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Black Country Living Museum
Open-air museum with reconstructed historic buildings, period shops and costumed interpretation, popular for immersive regional history.
Take a train from Manchester to Codsall and enjoy the approximately 95 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 23:20.
Distance 95 km |
First train 6:20 |
Last train 23:20 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Open-air museum with reconstructed historic buildings, period shops and costumed interpretation, popular for immersive regional history.
Independent art gallery in nearby Wolverhampton showing contemporary exhibitions, crafts and workshops in a compact local venue.
City museum and art gallery with fine art, local history and changing displays, a strong nearby option for a half-day cultural visit.
Village centre green and shopping area that forms the social heart of Codsall, useful for a short stroll and local atmosphere.
Well-kept local nature reserve with woodland and ponds, ideal for an easy walk, birdwatching and a peaceful break near the village.
Large park with open grassland, play space and paths, popular with families and walkers seeking a relaxed outdoor stop.
A Staffordshire oatcake is a soft savoury pancake made from oats and flour, often filled with cheese or bacon. It is a classic local breakfast and Black Country staple.
Lobby is a traditional Staffordshire stew of beef or lamb with potatoes and root vegetables, long cooked for comfort and economy in local homes.
Faggots and peas are seasoned pork offal meatballs baked in gravy and served with mushy peas. They are a long-standing Black Country and South Staffordshire favourite.
Smart casual Italian restaurant known for pizza, pasta and friendly service, suitable for an easy meal in Codsall.
Traditional village pub serving British comfort food and drinks in a relaxed, historic setting popular with locals.
Country pub and dining venue with a broad British menu, cask ales and a comfortable atmosphere near Codsall.
Moderate for the UK. Codsall is usually cheaper than major cities for meals and parking, but rail trips and nearby city dining can raise daily costs.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or add a small tip for good service.
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Wolverhampton station -> Wolverhampton city centre
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Most Manchester to Codsall trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Codsall station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Codsall train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Codsall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Codsall.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Codsall: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Codsall: Staff help available: No, 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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