Trains to Stechford

Stechford train station lies in the Birmingham area – part of the West Midland train company route - and connects Birmingham to London Euston. Featuring a 19th-century bridge and opened in 1844, Stechford station sees a departure schedule that offers passengers a wide-reaching choice of direct journey options. These include roughly hourly services southbound to London (2 hours 7 minutes fastest), Milton Keynes (1 hour 21 minutes fastest) and Northampton (56 minutes fastest) with one northbound night service of 40 minutes to Wolverhampton. The majority of Stechford train station's passengers however are bound for the somewhat nearer destination of Birmingham New Street which is served by 2 trains per hour.

Within the immediate vicinity of Stechford railway station can be found a handful of cafes and pubs. For those in search of a tranquil oasis, the Blakesley Hall Museum is also just a stroll away. This 16th-century Elizabethan-Tudor house hosts a range of visitor events and also includes a butterfly- and bird-filled garden and orchard. If something livelier is more the aim the cosmopolitan bustle of Birmingham is just 6 minutes away. Here can be found any number of visitor attractions which include the Grand Central shopping centre, the Bullring and the National Sealife Centre - all lie within walking distance after alighting at Birmingham New Street. A little further but still just 21 minutes by train is the city of Coventry whose most famous resident was Lady Godiva. The medieval cathedral here was badly damaged by bombs during World War II but the new cathedral incorporates those original ruins. Other highlights include Kenilworth Castle and the vast Coventry Transport Museum. Bus services run directly from the train station while Birmingham International Airport – just 8 minutes away – is served by 2 trains per hour.