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Road directions
From Birmingham City centre, take the Aston expressway, then follow the A5127 towards Erdington / Sutton Coldfield for around 1/2 mile. Bear left at the 'Y' junction, then take the second left into Hunton Hil - the station is immediately ahead.
Parking
Parking can be difficult here during the day as many commuters park in the surrounding streets. There will usually be space in nearby streets.
Public transport
Services from Birmingham to Four Oaks and Lichfield run around every 10 minutes Monday to Friday, and all stop at Gravelly Hill. An off peak return from Birmingham as currently (October 2007) £1.60 Regular buses also pass close by, most buses from Birmingham to Sutton Coldfield pass this way - the fare is currently £1.40 each way maximum.
Amenities
There are no public toilets in the immediate vicinity - please do not ask the station staff if you can use theirs - company policy prohibits it. There is an off license about 300 yards down the road (up the ramp from Platform 2, turn left and down the hill) which also sells crisps and snacks etc, apart from that there are plenty of shops and eateries in nearby Erdington, which is either a 15 minute walk (Up the ramp from plat 1, turn right, down to the main road, turn left and keep going) or a train ride to Erdington station and a 5 or 10 minute walk.
Light is best for Northbound trains until mid morning, however due to the cutting the sun does not get high enough to clear all the shadows except during the summer. For Southbound trains the light is best from 13:00/14:00 onwards. For video the station is fairly quiet, although the station is equipped with an Auto PA system, which some may find intrusive, especially with such a frequent service.
