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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 Worcester to Erdington
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a train from Worcester to Erdington and enjoy the approximately 45 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 22:37.
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 45 km |
First train 5:59 |
Last train 22:37 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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: Worcester to Erdington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Erdington is 45 km.
The first train from Worcester to Erdington leaves at 5:59.
The last train from Worcester to Erdington departs at 22:37.
There is no night train service from Worcester to Erdington.
The train station in Worcester that goes to Erdington is Worcester Foregate Street (WOF), and it arrives at Erdington station (ERD).
Booking trains from Worcester 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 Worcester to Erdington offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of the Worcestershire countryside and glimpses of suburban Birmingham as you approach Erdington.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Worcester to Erdington.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Worcester and Erdington
Most Worcester to Erdington trains use the Worcester Foregate Street to Erdington station pair. Use this guide to compare Worcester and Erdington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Worcester
Arrival train stations in Erdington
Which Worcester station do trains to Erdington leave from?
Trains from Worcester to Erdington leave from Worcester Foregate Street. The station is 1 km from Worcester city centre at Worcester Foregate Street station, Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DB.
Worcester Foregate StreetWorcester Foregate Street station, Foregate Street, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1 1DB
City-centre transport
Getting to Worcester Foregate Street from Worcester city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesIn the event of engineering, Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on either side of Foregate Street at the front of the station
Worcester Foregate Street train station facilities and services
Worcester Foregate Street has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Worcester Foregate Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Worcester Foregate Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Worcester Foregate Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Worcester Foregate Street: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Worcester Foregate Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, 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 by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Worcester Shrub HillWorcester Shrub Hill station, Shrub Hill, off Shrub Hill Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9EJ+44 3301235247
City-centre transport
Getting to Worcester Shrub Hill from Worcester city centre
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesIn the event of engineering, Rail replacement buses will use the public bus stops on Worcester Shrub Hill Road near to the drive to the station
Worcester Shrub Hill train station facilities and services
Worcester Shrub Hill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Worcester Shrub Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Worcester Shrub Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Worcester Shrub Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Worcester Shrub Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Worcester Shrub Hill: 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 no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Erdington station do trains from Worcester arrive at?
Trains from Worcester 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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