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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Smethwick Rolfe Street
- Departure station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street station guide
- Address
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- Rolfe St, Smethwick B66 2BP, UK
Operators serving Smethwick Rolfe Street
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Facilities at Smethwick Rolfe Street
- Shelters
- Ticket Office
Parking & meeting your train
- No dedicated car park
Explore the area around Smethwick Rolfe Street
- Smethwick Engine Branch Canal
About your departure station
Built in 1852 for the Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Stour Valley Railway, Smethwick Rolfe Street served factories and canals.
Renamed in 1968 to avoid confusion with Galton Bridge station.
Surviving Beeching cuts, it became a commuter stop.
Today, its Victorian brick facade contrasts with modernized platforms.
West Midlands Railway’s frequent trains link Birmingham and the Black Country, preserving its industrial era legacy amid urban renewal.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Preston (Lancs)?
Open the ticket search and enter Smethwick Rolfe Street 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 Smethwick Rolfe Street and Preston (Lancs)?
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