Useful Links

Useful transport links

Rail

For train and station information, advance tickets, online booking, railcards and timetable information:

Local Rail/Tram

Transport for West Midlands provides information on public transport. Its website provides local travel information, including the West Midlands Metro which runs between Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre and Edgbaston. 

Bus/Coach

National Express West Midlands contains information for all travel by bus and coach in the West Midlands, including bus pass information such as the Student Travel card, real time information, journey planner and Traveline. If you're looking for a more affordable option, Megabus offers mega value fares to over 90+ destinations around the UK. 

Airport

Birmingham International Airport is a short distance, about 10 minutes by train, from Birmingham and there are regular trains direct from the airport to Birmingham New Street Station.

General travel help

The essential guide to travelling with a medical condition

Airports and Special Needs Travel: A Complete Guide

Culture

We have prepared some sites for you about cultural hotspots and other cultural and social information, including a website dedicated to student life in Birmingham:

Business and Media

Here are some links to business, commerce and media companies:

Shopping

Birmingham is renowned for its many different shopping complexes and markets, including: