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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Alvechurch
- Departure station
- Alvechurch station guide
- Address
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- Station Road, Alvechurch B48 7SE
Operators serving Alvechurch
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Facilities at Alvechurch
- Waiting Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Free station car park
Explore the area around Alvechurch
- Lickey Hills Country Park
About your departure station
Founded in 1859 by the Midland Railway, Alvechurch Station served rural Worcestershire communities.
Closed in 1965 but reopened in 1976 due to local campaigning, this success story demonstrates community rail power.
The revived station now thrives as both commuter hub and tourist gateway, preserving railway heritage while serving Birmingham's southwestern fringe and visitors to the beautiful Lickey Hills.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Alvechurch to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Alvechurch as your departure station and Preston (Lancs) as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Alvechurch and Preston (Lancs)?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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