Tamworth Train Station
Tamworth Train Station
Address
Tamworth StationVictoria Road
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7JT Get directions in Google Maps
Station overview
Ticket office
Ticket machine
Wheelchairs
Phone box
Toilets
Post box
| Facility | Information |
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| Ticket office opening hours |
Monday to Friday: 06:10 to 20:00
Saturday: 06:10 to 20:00
Sunday: 09:15 to 16:45
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| Self service ticket machines |
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| Collection of pre-purchased tickets |
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| Get Oyster card here |
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| Top up Oyster pay as you go here |
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| Use Oyster pay as you go here |
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| Service | Information |
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| British Transport Police | 0800 40 50 40 |
| CCTV |
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| Rail Replacement Service |
Rail replacement vehicles will operate from the station entrance. Please check your destination before boarding. Please click here for walking directions from the station to the rail replacement bus stop. |
| Information Systems |
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| Service | Information |
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| Tamworth Station customer services |
Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0006. Who are open during the following times: Monday to Friday: 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 - 16:00 Bank Holidays: 08:00 - 16:00 except Christmas Day and Boxing Day |
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| Lounge |
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| Seating area |
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| Waiting rooms |
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| Trolleys |
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| Refreshment facilities |
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| Toilets |
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| Baby changing |
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| Pay phone |
Cards
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| Public Wi-Fi |
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| Post box |
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| Tourist information office |
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| Cashpoint |
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| Bureau de change |
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| Shops |
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| Showers |
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| Helpline information |
Monday to Sunday:24 Hours a Day
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
| Helpline contact details |
0800 0248 997 |
| Customer help points |
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| Staff help |
This station is staffed part time. This means that during 'staff help available opening times' your assistance will be provided by station staff. Any other time, our on-train Conductors will provide your assistance onto the train. |
| Staff help opening times | Monday: 06:00 to 23:45 Sunday: 08:00 to 23:30 |
| Accessible ticket machines |
A Ticket Vending Machine is located at the station front. |
| Accessible ticket office counter |
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| Induction loop |
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| Ramp for train access |
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| Accessible taxis |
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| Accessible public pay phones |
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| National key toilets |
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| Step free access coverage |
Whole Station
This station has been classified as a step-free access category A station. This means that this station has step-free access to all platforms. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955 The assistance meeting point is at the ticket office during 'staff help available opening times' When station staff aren't available, the assistance meeting point is on the platform where your service is due to depart. Our on-board conductors will help you onto the train, so please make sure you attract their attention as the train comes to a stop on the platform. |
| Impaired mobility set down |
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| Disabled parking |
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| Wheelchairs |
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| Ticket gates |
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| Station Car Park | |
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| Operator | SABA UK |
| Spaces | 323 |
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| Contact details |
0330 123 5247
https://www.sabaparking.co.uk/car-park/tamworth-station-car-park
2 Electric Vehicle charging points available. For more information visit the Pod Point website. |
| Bus services available |
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| Bus services information |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Cycle storage available |
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| Storage type | Stands |
| Spaces | 50 |
| Sheltered | No |
| CCTV | True |
| Storage location | On Platform 1 |
| Bennetts - Wheelchair friendly | Phone 01827 54444 |
| Tamworth - Wheelchair friendly | Phone 01827 62222 |
| Acorn - Wheelchair friendly | Phone 01827 63471 |
Further information
Tamworth (TAM) Station Bennetts 01827 54444 Tamworth 01827 55595 3 Bs 01827 63636
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| Airport available |
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| Port available |
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The market town of Tamworth lies just a few miles north-east of Birmingham. Tamworth can claim a rich history above and beyond many other historic market towns in the UK. It was once the seat of power for the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia in the 7th century.
Tamworth Station was first opened in 1839 and originally served as a hub for travel between Derby and London. 1847 saw another line built at a right angle to the first and passed underneath the original line. In time, these became known as the “Low Level” and “High Level” lines. Sited at the crossing of two major lines meant Tamworth became a valuable stop for industries—specifically the Royal Mail. At its height in the 1950s almost 2,000 bags of mail were transferred here every day.
Today, Tamworth Station remains an important travel hub and serves many popular routes including Birmingham to Tamworth, Nottingham to Tamworth and Sheffield to Tamworth.
Things to do in Tamworth
With nearly two thousand years of history behind it, there is plenty to see and do in Tamworth. The town’s heritage extends back as far as Roman times, with evidence of Roman activity found near present-day Bolebridge Street. The Anglo-Saxons dominated the next few hundred years after the Romans. The town then became an important part of the Mercian Kingdom around the 7th century and the closest thing to a capital by the early 9th century. Tamworth Castle was built in the latter half of the 11th century and is a popular tourist attraction today. Why not plan a visit to the castle and its gardens while you are in town?
The town continued to grow during the reign of Elizabeth I. Developments during the industrial revolution eventually introduced the Peel family to the town, whose descendent, Sir Robert Peel, would become Prime Minister of Britain. You can learn more about the Peel legacy at The Peel Society Museum at Middleton Hall.
Don’t worry that the town hasn’t caught up to the present day. To enjoy a more modern day out near Tamworth, a visit to Drayton Manor promises lots of fun for all the family. Plus, Thomas Land is part of the theme park and offers the perfect combination of British history, children’s entertainment and railways. The Jump Extreme Trampoline Centre is only minutes away from the centre of town. There are plenty of ways to keep the kids entertained in Tamworth.
If you want to do some shopping while you’re in Tamworth there’s a retail park on the edge of town, and a variety of independent shops near the town centre. After a busy day exploring Tamworth, you can recharge at one of the many restaurants in the town. From popular chains to locally owned independent restaurants, you will have no trouble finding something to tempt your taste buds.
We’ve only scratched the surface of things to do, so why not check out the official Visit Tamworth site for more ideas and book your ticket with CrossCountry today.