Discounted travel to our Open Days

Students walking through Birmingham city centre The best way to explore what's on offer is to come and see us in person. That’s why we’re offering discounted coach and train travel to our Open Days.

Travelling by coach?

If you're thinking of getting to us by coach, then National Express has 30% off return tickets to Birmingham Coach Station for visitors to our Open Days on 4 October and 15 November 2025. Click the link below to see full terms and conditions and get your discount.

Note:  tickets may not be available until nearer the time if you are booking for an event in advance.

30% off coach tickets

Travelling by train?  

We've teamed up with West Midlands Railway to offer you 20% off train tickets to Birmingham (New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill stations) during our Open Day. The discount can be used on selected single and return tickets from 3 - 5 October 2025 for Open Day visitors and up to one guest.

To get your 20% discount code, email us at recruitmentevents@bcu.ac.uk and then use your discount to book on the West Midlands Railway or London Northwestern Railway’s website or app.

Tickets must be booked by Wednesday 1 October. Valid on West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services only. Terms and conditions apply.

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Planes, trains and automobiles? Birmingham is full of transport links! From New Street Station, providing a way to work and study in Birmingham for people all across the country, to the newly extended Metro system, there are so many ways to get around.