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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Aston
- Departure station
- Aston station guide
- Address
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- Lichfield Rd, Aston B6 6JD
Operators serving Aston
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Facilities at Aston
- Ticket Machines
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- Limited street parking
Explore the area around Aston
- Aston Hall
- Villa Park Stadium
About your departure station
Opened 1837 by Grand Junction Railway one of UK's oldest stations.
Rebuilt 1892 with distinctive buildings demolished 1960s.
Severely declined post WWII but survived due to local industry.
1980s electrification revived commuter traffic.
2019 upgrade improved accessibility.
Handles 1 million passengers annually.
The station's history mirrors Birmingham's industrial rise and fall, now serving regenerated areas.
Its survival demonstrates urban rail's adaptability to changing city needs.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Aston to Whitechapel?
Open the ticket search and enter Aston as your departure station and Whitechapel 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 Aston and Whitechapel?
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