Airport collection service

Generally, we can accommodate one large and two small pieces of luggage per student, so you could bring a check-in sized suitcase, and a carry-on size bag plus a handbag or small backpack. You will need to be able to move your luggage by yourself.

We cannot guarantee that we can fit any extra luggage on board the coach, and in the event we were unable to, you would need to make your own arrangements to have your luggage shipped to your accommodation. There are luggage transfer services available at the airport.

Unfortunately it is not possible for luggage to be shipped and stored on campus - it will need to go to your accommodation address.

When you arrive, you should pass through security and baggage reclaim in the usual way. Find out more about arriving in the UK.

The meet and greet point for the service will be at the bottom of the arrivals ramp at Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and in arrivals at Terminal 3 at London Heathrow (LHR).

You will be met by our Welcome Assistants, who will be wearing bright blue tshirts. They will gather you and other students together, and direct you to the coach (bus), which is provided by Johnson's. The coach will be exclusively for University of Birmingham students, and will travel directly from the airport to campus.

There may be a period of time to wait before the coach departs, so that we can make sure we have collected everyone we are expecting and ensured that everyone is ready to depart. A Welcome Assistant will travel back to campus with you and will be able to answer questions you may have.

No, we are only able to transport current University of Birmingham students. If you will be under the age of 18 at the time of travel, or need a carer for accessibility, please contact us.

We know that sometimes flights are delayed. We are also aware that there have been a number of reports about delays at the airport. Please do not worry - we will do our best to get you onto the next available bus if you miss the slot you have booked.

If for any reason we are not able to get you onto a bus that day, our team at the airport will provide further advice on arranging a taxi or using public transport. If you arrive late at night, you may wish to book a hotel for the night and continue your journey the next day.

We are not able to provide an airport collection service from other airports at this time. As the meet and greet point for the service will be in the public part of the airport, you may choose to travel to London Heathrow (LHR) to meet the service. You can also see our information on travelling to campus if you prefer to make your own arrangements.

If you have a disability or other accessibility needs that will affect your ability to travel on the coach, or that you would like us to know about, please contact us. Where appropriate, we can arrange for your carer to travel with you on the coach.