Trains to Birmingham Sea Life Centre

Take the train to the Sea Life Centre in Birmingham

There is so much marine life to see at the Sea Life Centre. Take the train straight there and it'll mean your journey is even easier.

How to get to the Birmingham Sea Life Centre by train

National Sea Life Centre Birmingham is located in the middle of Birmingham in Brindleyplace. It's on the water’s edge and only a few minutes from Legoland. You can get to the Birmingham Sea Life Centre by car or bus if you’re local, but if you’re coming from outside the city, the train is a great option.

Avanti West Coast makes travelling by train as easy as possible, especially for families – no traffic jams, no finding parking spaces; just settle down and enjoy the ride. The nearest stations to the centre are Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Snow Hill. While Snow Hill is a minute or two closer, you’re probably better off going straight to the centre from New Street if you have come from out of town. It’s a 15-minute walk or a few minutes in a taxi.

What to do at the Birmingham Sealife Centre

Sea Life Centre Birmingham has several aquarium zones to explore, creatures to meet, and events to enjoy. From sharks to penguins, there are ten types of creatures to explore at Sea Life Birmingham.

At each of the zones throughout the aquariums, you can have a special experience with the animals. Reef Edge offers an up-close look at an array of creatures such as starfish, crabs and magical anemones. You can even get a hands-on experience with some of them at the Rockpool while learning about them from one of the experts. Take a walk through the Ocean Tunnel and feel like you’re under the sea as you watch fish and other creatures like Black Tip Reef sharks, turtles and rays swim around you.

The Birmingham Sea Life Centre also hosts plenty of special events throughout the year, like Quiet at the Aquarium, an experience for people with sensory and accessibility needs.

Getting to Birmingham New Street

Get the train from anywhere on the West Coast Main Line to Birmingham New Street. Then once you've arrived at the station it's a 15 minute walk or a couple of minutes in a taxi to get to your destination.

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Birmingham New Street at a glance

  • Accessible Public Telephones

    Located opposite Network Rail Reception on the main concourse

  • Accessible Taxis

    Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance.

    The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit).

    All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs.

    For more information visit Traintaxi

  • Accessible Ticket Machines

    Staff available to assist where required.

  • Customer Help Points

    Available at Customer Reception and station floorwalkers

  • Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter

    Floorwalkers are available to assist all customers

  • Impaired Mobility Set Down

    Assistance is available to and from platforms, though we can help more effectively if you call us in advance on 0121 654 2528 (Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00) or outside these times 0121 654 4243.

    Alternatively, please contact Passenger Assist of the relevant train operator:

    • West Midlands Railway - 0800 024 8998
    • Avanti West Coast - 0800 0158 123
  • Induction Loop
    Yes
  • National Key Toilets

    Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B

  • Ramp For Train Access
    Yes
  • Staff Help Available

    Monday to Sunday – 07:30 to 23:59

    Journey Care assistance is available prior to travel via the relevant Train Operator:

    We can provide assistance at the station during the hours we're open to the public. Passengers can book additional assistance on the day at the Network Rail reception or call 0121 654 4243. 

    However please be made aware that if arrangements haven't been made via Journey Care prior to travel, there will be a wait but our policy is to make it happen.

  • Step Free Access

    The footpath to the new entrance from Hill St is now step free, and there is level access from the drop off point.

    All platforms have lifts and escalators

  • Wheelchairs Available
    Yes
  • Buying / collecting tickets
  • Getting to / from the station
  • Station Facilities