Trains to Sandwell Aquatics Centre
How to get to Sandwell Aquatics Centre by train
The closest station to Sandwell Aquatics Centre is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about a 23-minute walk from the venue. Smethwick Galton Bridge is part of the Snow Hill Line and is served by regular services between Worcester to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham Snow Hill, and services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street.
About Sandwell Aquatics Centre
The Sandwell Aquatics Centre is a state-of-the-art local leisure centre for Sandwell. Recently hosting the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games swimming and diving events.
Stations
Smethwick Galton Bridge station information
| Staffing level | Part time |
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| CCTV | Yes |
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| Station operator | West Midlands Railway |
| Ticket office opening times |
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| Pre-purchase collection | Yes |
| Ticket machine | Yes |
| Smartcards issued here | No |
| Top up Smartcards here | No |
| Validate Smartcards here | No |
| Customer service information |
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.
**Smethwick Galton Bridge Station is accredited by the Secure Station Scheme**
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| Left luggage | No |
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| Lost property | No |
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| First class lounge | No |
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| Seated area available | Yes |
| Waiting room | Yes |
| Trolleys available | No |
| Station buffet available | No |
| Toilets available | No |
| Baby changing facilities available | No |
| Showers available | No |
| Telephones available | Cards and Coins |
| WiFi available | No |
| Web kiosk | No |
| Post box available | No |
| Tourist information office available | No |
| ATM available | No |
| Bureau de change available | No |
| Shops available | No |
| Helpline information | 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. |
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| Helpline opening times |
Note: 24 hours, 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day) |
| Helpline contact details | Note: 0800 0248998 |
| Customer help points available | Yes |
| Customer help points information | On all platforms |
| Staff help information | 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. |
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| Induction loop available | Yes |
| Accessible ticket machines available | No |
| Accessible booking office counter available | No |
| Ramp for train access available | Yes |
| Accessible taxis information | Accessible taxis are available |
| Accessible public telephones information | Public telephones are not accessible |
| Nearest stations with more facilities |
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| National key toilets available | Yes |
| Step free access | Yes |
| Step free access information | 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. |
| Ticket gates exist | No |
| Impaired mobility set down available | No |
| Wheelchairs | No |
| Car park 1 | Station Car Park |
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| Car park 1 operator | Network West Midlands |
| Car park 1 spaces | 77 |
| Car park 1 opening times |
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| Car park 1 charges |
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| Bus services available | Yes |
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| Bus services information | Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Cycle storage available | Yes |
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| Cycle storage number of spaces | 20 |
| Cycle storage sheltered | Yes |
| Cycle storage CCTV | No |
| Rail replacement information | In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions. |
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| Taxi rank information | Cedar 0121 5557888 Bearwood 0121 4201111 Redline 01214292122 |
Follow this link to find the station map