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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 Sutton Coldfield to Erdington
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Take a train from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington and enjoy the approximately 5 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 23:51.
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 5 km |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 23:51 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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
Train companies: West Midlands Trains from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington trainsWest Midlands Trains trains will get you between Sutton Coldfield and Erdington. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
4m
West Midlands Trains frequency
50 a day
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.
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Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum
Science museum in central Birmingham with interactive galleries, historic machinery and family-friendly exhibits worth the short trip.
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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.
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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: Sutton Coldfield to Erdington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield to Erdington is 5 km.
The first train from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington leaves at 5:55.
The last train from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington departs at 23:51.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington.
Yes, there is a direct train between Sutton Coldfield and Erdington. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by West Midlands Trains.
There is no night train service from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington.
The train station in Sutton Coldfield that goes to Erdington is Chester Road (CRD), and it arrives at Erdington station (ERD).
Booking trains from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington offers a pleasant view of suburban landscapes, with glimpses of local parks and residential areas, but it is not typically considered a scenic route.
Yes, you can take the train from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sutton Coldfield and Erdington
Most Sutton Coldfield to Erdington trains use the Chester Road to Erdington station pair. Use this guide to compare Sutton Coldfield and Erdington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Sutton Coldfield
Arrival train stations in Erdington
Which Sutton Coldfield station do trains to Erdington leave from?
Trains from Sutton Coldfield to Erdington leave from Chester Road. The station is 4 km from Sutton Coldfield city centre at Chester Road station, Station Approach, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5JS.
Chester RoadChester Road station, Station Approach, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5JS
City-centre transport
Getting to Chester Road from Sutton Coldfield city centre
Chester Road is 3 km from Sutton Coldfield city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainReading - Newcastle, Plymouth - Edinburgh, Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh, Plymouth - Glasgow Central, Plymouth - Aberdeen, Penzance - Edinburgh, Plymouth - Newcastle, Cardiff Central - Edinburgh, Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh, Southampton Central - Newcastle, Birmingham New Street - Newcastle, Bristol Temple Meads - Newcastle, Bristol Temple Meads - Aberdeen, Penzance - Newcastle · 4h 33m · £130 · every ~2 min
Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle, Manchester Victoria - Newcastle · 7h 5m · £77 · every ~2 min
Bus131, 183, 134, 180, 133 · 7h 8m · £49 · every ~3 min
Chester Road train station facilities and services
Chester Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester Road. 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 Chester Road: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester Road: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available in the station entrance area to Platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Sutton ColdfieldSutton Coldfield station, Railway Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 6AY
City-centre transport
Getting to Sutton Coldfield from Sutton Coldfield city centre
BusX4, X14, 71, 77S, 77B · 2m · £2 · every ~46 min
Sutton Coldfield train station facilities and services
Sutton Coldfield has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Sutton Coldfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sutton Coldfield. 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 Sutton Coldfield: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Sutton Coldfield: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sutton Coldfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located on Platform 2, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Erdington station do trains from Sutton Coldfield arrive at?
Trains from Sutton Coldfield 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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