Travelling to uni

Buildings

• Curzon Building
• Millennium Point
• Parkside Building
• Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
• STEAMhouse
• Joseph Priestley Building
• University House

By bus

The nearest bus stops are on Jennens Road, but there are many stops within walking distance in the city centre. Plan your journey here.

You can purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train stations are:

Birmingham Moor Street (0.6 miles, get directions)
Birmingham New Street (0.8 miles, get directions)
Birmingham Snow Hill (0.8 miles, get directions)

By tram

The nearest Metro stop is Bull Street (0.5 miles, get directions).

West Midlands Metro runs between Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre and Edgbaston. During the day, it runs every 6-8 minutes. Find out more about trams here.

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

Nearest car park: Millennium Point (B4 7AP)

Find out more about city centre car parking and season tickets on iCity.

Be aware that City Centre Campus is within Birmingham's Clean Air Zone (CAZ), and high polluting vehicles are charged to enter.

Why not try car sharing? It’s a great way to meet new people, reduce the amount of driving you have to do and save money - according to LiftShare, you could save up to £80 a month.

Walking to uni

The University is easily walkable from the City Centre and Digbeth. Google Maps can help you get around and includes journey time. It’s quick, free and healthy!

Buildings

• Seacole Building
• Bevan House
• Ravensbury House
• Harborne Road

By bus

The nearest bus stop is St George's Church. Catch the 10, 23, 24, 25.

Routes and bus numbers may change. Check your route here.

You can purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train station is Five Ways (0.8 miles, get directions).

By tram

The nearest Metro stop is Edgbaston Village (0.5 miles, get directions).

West Midlands Metro runs between Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre and Edgbaston. During the day, it runs every 6-8 minutes. Find out more about trams here.

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

Nearest car park: Broadway Plaza (B16 8LP)

BCU students can enjoy a reduced fee of £3.50 for 12 hours when validating a parking ticket on campus. See more on iCity.

Why not try car sharing? It’s a great way to meet new people, reduce the amount of driving you have to do and save money - according to LiftShare, you could save up to £80 a month.

Walking to uni

City South Campus is easily walkable from surrounding areas. Google Maps can help you get around and includes journey time. It’s quick, free and healthy!

Buildings

• Margaret Street

By bus

The nearest bus stop is right outside on Margaret St. Catch the 9, 10, 12, 13, 23, 24, 25, 82, 87, 89,126. 

Routes and bus numbers may change. Check your route here.

Purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train stations are:

Birmingham New Street (0.4 miles, get directions)
Birmingham Snow Hill (0.4 miles, get directions)

By tram

The nearest Metro stop is Town Hall (0.2 miles, get directions).

West Midlands Metro runs between Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre and Edgbaston. During the day, it runs every 6-8 minutes. Find out more about trams here.

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

Nearest car park: Snow Hill (B3 2BJ)

Be aware that the School of Art is within Birmingham's Clean Air Zone (CAZ), and high polluting vehicles are charged to enter.

Why not try car sharing? It’s a great way to meet new people, reduce the amount of driving you have to do and save money - according to LiftShare, you could save up to £80 a month.

Walking to uni

The School of Art is right in the city centre and easily walkable from surrounding areas. Google Maps can help you get around and includes journey time. It’s quick, free and healthy!

Buildings

• Vittoria Street
• St Paul's Square

By bus

Catch the 101 to Newhall St (for St Paul's Square) or Vittoria St/Regent Place, or the 8a/8c to Warstone Lane (The Clock).

Routes and bus numbers may change. Check your route here.

Purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train station is Jewellery Quarter (0.3 miles, get directions).

By tram

The nearest Metro stops are:

St Paul’s (0.2 miles, get directions)
Jewellery Quarter (0.3 miles, get directions)

West Midlands Metro runs between Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre and Edgbaston. During the day, it runs every 6-8 minutes. Find out more about trams here.

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

Nearest car park: NCP Birmingham Newhall Street (B3 1SW)

Find out more about city centre car parking and season tickets on iCity.

Be aware that the School of Jewellery is within Birmingham's Clean Air Zone (CAZ), and high polluting vehicles are charged to enter.

Why not try car sharing? It’s a great way to meet new people, reduce the amount of driving you have to do and save money - according to LiftShare, you could save up to £80 a month.

Walking to uni

The School of Jewellery is easily walkable from the city centre and surrounding areas. Google Maps can help you get around and includes journey time. It’s quick, free and healthy!

Buildings

• Ruskin Hall

By bus

The nearest bus stop is College Walk. Catch the 61 or 63.

Routes and bus numbers may change. Check your route here.

Purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train station is Bournville (0.7 miles, get directions).

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

There is street parking around Bournville. 

Why not try car sharing? It’s a great way to meet new people, reduce the amount of driving you have to do and save money - according to LiftShare, you could save up to £80 a month.

Buildings

• 10 Bromley Street

By bus

The nearest bus stop is Adderley Street. Catch the 3, 4, 5, 6 Platinum, 97, X1 Platinum or X2 Platinum.

Routes and bus numbers may change. Check your route here.

Purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train stations are:

Birmingham Moor Street (0.8 miles, get directions)
Birmingham New Street (0.9 miles, get directions)

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

There is street parking around Digbeth.

Nearest car parks:

JustPark Liverpool Street (B9 4DS)
Trinity Street Car Park (B9 4AL)

Be aware that Bromley Street is within Birmingham's Clean Air Zone (CAZ), and high polluting vehicles are charged to enter.

Why not try car sharing? It’s a great way to meet new people, reduce the amount of driving you have to do and save money - according to LiftShare, you could save up to £80 a month.

Walking to uni

Bromley Street is easily walkable from the city centre and surrounding areas. Google Maps can help you get around and includes journey time. It’s quick, free and healthy!

Buildings

• Alexander Stadium

By bus

The nearest bus stops are Perry Avenue or Perry Park. Catch the 51, X51, 907 Platinum, 934 Platinum, 935 Platinum, 937 or 997 Platinum.

Routes and bus numbers may change. Check your route here.

Purchase bus tickets on the online student travel portal.

By train

The nearest train station is Perry Barr (1 mile, get directions)

By bike

There are lots of options for cycling in Birmingham, including a new focus on cycle lanes making it easy to get around. If you don’t have your own bike, you can hire one through WM Cycle Hire – available across the region. You’ll find docking stations around the city.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

Buildings

• Doug Ellis Sports Centre

By bus

The nearest bus stops are on the A453 Aldridge Road.

Catch the 33, 907/907A, 934 Platinum, 935 Platinum, 936 Platinum, 937/937A, 997 Platinum.

By train

The nearest train station is Perry Barr (0.5 miles, get directions).

By bike

National Cycle Route NCN 535 runs to the east of the sports centre. It’s a small cycle route from National Cycle Route 5 in Birmingham City Centre to Gravelly Hill and then a short stretch along the Tame Valley Canal.

Find more information about our cycle schemes and facilities at BCU, plus we’ve put together top tips for cycling safely.

Cycling in Birmingham

By car

Doug Ellis Sports Centre (B42 2TP)

Car parking is available on-site and there are 4 accessible spaces. Car parking up to 3 hours is free of charge.

BCU students can access the online student travel portal, where you can easily plan your journey and book tickets at student rates.

You can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain with the 16-25 railcard or 26-30 railcard, both costing just £30 for a year.

You can get up to 50% off travel to school, college or university when buying a termly season ticket. This is great if you're travelling by train most days on a regular route. Check the West Midlands Railway website for the latest details.