Disruptions between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Langley Green - No Chiltern services between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill until further notice

Due to a fault with the signalling system between Smethwick Galton Bridge and Langley Green, it is causing disruption to journeys between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill.

Chiltern services between Kidderminster and Birmingham Snow Hill are cancelled until further notice. Services to and from London Marylebone will start and terminate at Birmingham Snow Hill; no longer call at Kidderminster, Stourbridge Junction and Rowley Regis.

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Service disruption - Last updated at 06:54 AM, 26/09

Important Notice - National Rail Conditions of Travel have changed from 7th September

During the pandemic train companies worked with the government to introduce temporary changes to refund policies. As services continue to be uplifted and restrictions ease, those temporary changes are no longer needed and have now reverted back to their original terms and conditions from 7th September 2020. For more information click here.

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Service disruption - Last updated at 04:33 PM, 07/09

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Face covering is compulsory on public transport and in enclosed spaces

Face covering is compulsory to wear on public transport and in enclosed spaces including stations and shops. Please click here for more information.

Service disruption - Last updated at 09:08 AM, 24/09
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Olton

Olton

Olton station
Warwick Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 7AR

Olton station
Warwick Road
Solihull
West Midlands
B92 7AR

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Ticket office opening hours

Mon - 07:00 to 15:00
Tuesday - Thursday - to
Friday - 07:00 to 20:00
Saturday - 08:00 to 20:00
Sunday - 11:00 to 13:00

Facilities at a glance

  • Toilets
  • Wifi
  • Parking
  • ATM
  • Ticket office
  • Ticket machine
  • Step free access
  • Refreshment facilities

Live train times

See live arrival and departures from Olton train station. Here you’ll find platform numbers, live train times and route information for all services to and from Olton.

Station facilities

  • General service information

    • Staffing Level
      Part time
    • Closed Circuit Television
    • Information Available From Staff
      Yes - from help point
      Yes - from ticket office
    • Information Services Open
      Mon - 07:00 to 15:00
      Tuesday - Thursday - to
      Friday - 07:00 to 20:00
      Saturday - 08:00 to 20:00
      Sunday - 11:00 to 13:00
    • CIS
      Departure Screens
      Announcements
    • Customer Help Points

      On both platforms

  • Ticket buying and collection

    • Ticket Office
      Mon - 07:00 to 15:00
      Tuesday - Thursday - to
      Friday - 07:00 to 20:00
      Saturday - 08:00 to 20:00
      Sunday - 11:00 to 13:00

      A Permit to Travel Machine is available for use when the Ticket Office is closed.

    • Prepurchase Collection
      Ticket Office: Yes
      Ticket Machine: Yes
    • Ticket Machine
    • Oystercard Issued
    • Use Oystercard
    • Always Show Oyster Card Fields
    • Smartcard Issued
    • Smartcard Validator

  • All station facilities

    • First Class Lounge
    • Seated Area
    • Waiting Room
    • Trolleys
    • Station Buffet
    • Toilets
      The accessible toilets (non-RADAR) are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thurday 07:00-19:00, Friday - Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:15-16:45. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
    • Baby Change
    • Showers
    • Telephones
      Usage Type: Cards And Coins
    • Wi Fi
      Find WiFi Hotspots around Olton station
    • Web Kiosk
    • Post Box
    • Tourist Information
    • Atm Machine
    • Bureau De Change
    • Shops

  • Accessibility and mobility access

    • Helpline
      0800 0248998

      https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
      Monday - Sunday - 08:00 to 22:00
    • Staff Help Available

      This station is not staffed at all times, when this station is unstaffed we can accept bookings for boarding and alighting assistance.
      All of our trains have ramps on board that our conductors are trained to use.

      We recommend booking assistance 24 hours in advance for this and all other assistance requests, (you can book further in advance if you wish). Please contact West Midlands Railway Passenger Assist team on 0800 024899

      Open: 08:00 - 22:00 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)


      Mon - 07:00 to 15:00
      Tuesday - Thursday - to
      Friday - 07:00 to 20:00
      Saturday - 08:00 to 20:00
      Sunday - 11:00 to 13:00
    • Induction Loop
    • Accessible Ticket Machines
    • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
    • Ramp For Train Access
    • Accessible Taxis

      Accessible taxis are not available

    • Accessible Public Telephones

      Public telephones are not accessible

    • National Key Toilets
    • Step Free Access

      Level access to Booking Hall and subway, then 24 steps or lift to island platforms 1 and 2.Coverage: whole Station

    • Impaired Mobility Set Down

      Pick-up in car park only.

    • Wheelchairs Available

  • Car park information and other interchange information

    • Cycle Storage
      Spaces: 10
      Sheltered: Yes
      Cctv: No
      Location: Outside Main Station Entrance
      Type: Stands
    • CarPark

    • Rail Replacement Services

      In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Outside station entrance

    • Taxi Rank

      Lyndon 0121 706 5454 Angies 0121 707 1881 Speedline 0121 707 7777

    • Onward Travel

      Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

  • Passenger services

    • Customer Service

      Please contact our Contact Centre team on: 0333 311 0039. 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.

      **Olton Station is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme**

    • Left Luggage

    • Lost Property