Travel

The easiest way to reach the University is by train. Birmingham is the only University campus in mainland UK to have its own railway station - ‘University’ station. The journey takes approximately 7 minutes from Birmingham New Street and up to six trains an hour depart for the University on the Cross-City Line (final destination Longbridge or Redditch).

Please note: the new redeveloped University railway station opened in January 2024; the former station building is now exit-only and cannot be used to gain access onto the platforms. Passengers wishing to enter the station should do so via the entrances in the new station building. This is to help control the flow of passengers through the station and avoid queues. If you are visiting the new station building for the first time please allow additional time to familiarise yourself with the new entrance/exit arrangements.

For up-to-date information on train times and prices, please contact National Rail. 

There are frequent express coach services to Birmingham from London, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and many other UK cities. The long-distance coach station is in Digbeth in the city centre, this is just a 12-minute walk from Birmingham New Street station or a 15-minute taxi ride to our Edgbaston campus.

If you are travelling from within the West Midlands, then the following bus services stop at different parts of the University’s main Edgbaston campus, as well as the Vale Village accommodation site and the Selly Oak campus.

Bus service numbers: 1, 1A, 48, 61, 63, 76, X20, X21, X22

Further information is available on the National Express West Midlands website.

Save on travel to your open day

• A Single ticket on National Express West Midlands is £1.40 for those 18 and under (or £2.30 for a day saver), and is £2 (£4.50 for day saver) for those over 18.
• Use our booking link for a 30% discount on National Express coach travel for students.

Save money on your travel to open day with these bus, train and hotel offers.

Coach and bus travel

• A Single ticket on National Express West Midlands is £1.40 for those 18 and under (or £2.30 for a day saver), and is £2 (£4.50 for day saver) for those over 18.
• Use our booking link for a 30% discount on National Express coach travel for students.

Hotels and accommodation 

If you're considering staying in Birmingham and exploring our beautiful city, why not stay on the University campus itself in the University’s very own hotel – the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is offering a discounted rate for Bed and Breakfast for open day visitors. Book directly with us and enjoy 10% off your stay. Simply use the promotional code BOOK10 at the time of booking. Limited time offer and subject to availability.

To book the rooms, please contact reservations@edgbastonparkhotel.com or call 0121 414 8888 for the best rates.

Train travel

A railcard from National Rail can save you up to 1/3 on rail fares. There are 9 different national Railcards on offer, to find out more about Railcards – including prices, eligibility and more check the National Rail website.

Parking on campus is very limited and regrettably, we cannot guarantee a parking space for open day visitors. We strongly recommend using public transport to reach the University. Our on campus train station 'University' is located only seven minutes from Birmingham New Street station.

If you are driving, please use the information below to plan ahead.

Look out for our staff when you arrive who will guide you to the most appropriate place to park.

Anyone with a blue badge parking permit can park in the allocated parking bays on the main campus, arriving via the East Gate entrance on Edgbaston Park Road.

• Main car parks for open day visitors

North East Car Park (access via Pritchatts Road), Sat Nav Postcode B15 2SA.

Brailsford Drive Car Park (access via Vincent Drive), Sat Nav Postcode B15 2QU.

Parking is free of charge on campus during open days, however, please note these car parks are also used by staff and students and will fill up very quickly, we cannot guarantee a parking space for open day visitors.

• Selly Oak train station

Selly Oak train station is a short walk from the University, or you can catch the train from Selly Oak to University train station if you'd prefer. Selly Oak station has a large car park with nearly 400 spaces, and parking is free.

• City centre parking

Alternative parking can also be found in and around the city. There are a number of NCP car parks across the city centre along with large shopping centre car parks. From the city centre, there is a direct train from Birmingham New Street to the University train station. The journey takes approximately 7 minutes from Birmingham New Street and up to six trains an hour depart for the University on the Cross-City Line (final destination Longbridge or Redditch).

Clean Air Zones have been introduced to cities across the UK, including Birmingham. Unlike a congestion charge, such as the one in London which charges every vehicle to enter a designated area, the Clean Air Zone will only charge the most polluting vehicles. If you are travelling through the centre of Birmingham then you will need to bear this in mind.

For more information and to see if your car is exempt from the Clean Air Zone charge visit the Brum Breathes website.

There is further information on our website detailing how to get to the University, as well as downloadable maps of campus.

If you're considering staying in Birmingham and exploring our beautiful city, why not stay on the University campus itself in the University’s very own hotel – the Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre is offering a discounted rate for Bed and Breakfast for open day visitors. Book directly with us and enjoy 10% off your stay. Simply use the promotional code BOOK10 at the time of booking. Limited time offer and subject to availability.

To book the rooms, please contact reservations@edgbastonparkhotel.com or call 0121 414 8888 for best rates.

Alternatively please see the Visit Birmingham website to explore other accommodation options across the city.

We have dedicated parking bays on campus for Blue Badge holders and all new buildings and major campus developments are being designed with accessibility in mind. Please fill out this form if you have any additional requirements you would like to request.