Wilnecote (Staffs) Train Station
Address
Wilnecote station
Watling Street
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B77 5AL
Ticket office opening hours:
no information
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Station facilities
- Seated Area
Station overview
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Accessibility
- Accessible Public Telephones No
- Accessible Taxis No
- First Class Lounge No
- Help Points YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter No
- Impared Access Staff No
- Impared Access Ticket Gate No
- Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
- Induction Loop No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
- National Key Toilets No
- Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
- Wheel chairs Available No
- Impaired Access Helpline Hours Monday - Sunday - open 24h
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are not available
- Customer Help Point On both platforms.
- Helpline YES Yes
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Helpline Contact Details
0800 0248998
- Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Helpline Open Note
24 hours, 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
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Impared Mobility Set Down
Pick-up possible in adjacent lay-by.
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National Key Toilets
N/A
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Step Free Access
This station has been classified as a step-free access category B3 station. This means that there is some step-free access, this may be in one direction only - please check details. More information on the step-free classification system can be found at https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955" title="">https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
The assistance meeting point is on the platform that your train is due to depart. When the train has arrived, please attract the attention of a staff member onboard, who will help you to board the train.
Coverage: partial Station - Step Free Access Coverage No Part of Station
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Staff Help
This station is unstaffed. Your assistance will be provided by our on-train Conductor team.
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Baggage Services
- Left Luggage: Available No
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Left Luggage: Phone
Operator Name: None - Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Cycle Storage
- Availability No
- Closed Circuit TV No
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Dining and Shopping
- Dining & Shopping: Shops No
- Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet No
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Phones, Internet & Wi-fi
- Station Amenities: Telephone No
- Web Kiosk: Available No
- Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around Wilnecote station (http://btopenzone.hotspot-directory.com )
- Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins
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Restrooms
- Toilets No
- Baby Change No
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Toilets Note
N/A
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Station Location & Directions
- Latitude 52.61085797
- Longitude -1.67949642
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Station Information
- ATM No
- Baby Change No
- Bureau De Change No
- Lost Property No
- Post Box No
- Shops No
- Seated Area YES Yes
- Station Buffet No
- Showers No
- Trolley No
- Wifi No
- Waiting Room No
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Lost Property
Operator Name: None - Lost Property: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Customer Service Note We are open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday and 08:00 to 16:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank Holidays except Christmas Day. A recorded message service is available outside of these hours.
- Staffing Level No
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Subway/transit
- Metro: Availability No
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Ticketing Services & Information
- Oyster Pre-Pay No
- Pre-Purchase Collection No
- Ticket Machine YES Yes
- Penalty Fares LM
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Smartcard Notes
Smartcard Issued: No
Smartcard Validator: No
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Local Taxis
Wilnecote (Staffs): Rail Station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operator or alternative station:
DLO Phone 01827 897570
About the station
Wilnecote station is located in the Tamworth suburb of Wilnecote, which is just a short distance south of the centre of Tamworth. The station first opened in 1842 as Wilnecote and Fazeley. It was built by the Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway and renamed Wilnecote in 1904.
The station facilities include a self-service ticket machine and a seating area on each of the two platforms. Step-free access is available to Platform 2 from Watling Street. Ticket machines at this station are accessible, and there is an impaired mobility set down point. An induction loop has been fitted to help the hearing impaired, and a ramp is available for train access. For more information about how CrossCountry can help please see our priority seating and travel assistance options for your journey.
Popular routes include Birmingham to Wilnecote, Derby to Wilnecote and Cheltenham to Wilnecote. Onward travel options include several local bus routes. Onward travel information from Wilnecote is available to download here.
Things to do in Wilnecote
At less than two miles from the centre of Tamworth, Wilnecote is perfectly positioned for all the local attractions. Drayton Manor Theme Park and Resort is only a 30 minute bus ride away from Wilnecote station. This theme park is home to over 50 rides and attractions, and hosts regular events throughout the year, making it an ideal day out or two for the family. Drayton Manor is also home to everyone’s favourite train, Thomas the Tank Engine.
Another option to keep the children entertained is the Ash End House Children’s Farm on Middleton Lane, less than 5 miles away from Wilnecote station. Here you can see and feed a variety of different animals.
For more active entertainment, a 25 minute bus ride from the station will take you to Cliff Lakes on Tamworth Road. This water sports venue includes open swimming, paddleboarding and five different obstacle courses in Aqualand.
Nearby is the Tamworth Snowdome, where you can ski, snowboard, climb, or skate undercover. You can also try go-karting at Daytona Robeys Lane and swim in an old quarry at Dosthill Quarry on Wigford Road (booking is essential).
We have created a dedicated ‘things to do’ page highlighting activities and destinations from across the country, so inspiration for your next trip is only a click away.
Book your journey to Wilnecote today with one of CrossCountry’s ticket options, and see what else there is to discover.
