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Directions
to the University
Birmingham is at the heart of the UK’s road and rail network, and is
easily accessible from other parts of the country and beyond. The
University’s main campus at Edgbaston, with its magnificent
architecture, is a major landmark in Birmingham.
By motorway
Approaching
from the north west or south east along the M6:
- Leave at Junction 6 (signposted
Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M)
- At the end of the
motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some
underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road
- The University is on
your right, two and a half miles from the city centre
Approaching
from the M42 north:
- Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound
and follow the instructions above
Approaching
from the south west:
- Leave the M5 at Junction 4 signposted
Birmingham SW) to join the A38
- The University is approximately eight miles
from the motorway
Approaching
from the M40:
- It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave
at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road
- The University is approximately eight miles
from the motorway
- Car
parking - A short guide to who can park where
By Air
- Birmingham International Airport has direct
flights from destinations in the USA, Canada, Europe and the UK. The
journey by taxi from the airport to the University takes
approximately half an hour. Alternatively, a bus service from the
airport to Birmingham International railway station connects with
frequent rail services to New Street station in the City centre.
- On arrival in London, frequent trains depart
from London Euston railway station to Birmingham New Street. From
Heathrow Airport take the Heathrow Express train to Paddington
station and then the Underground or taxi to Euston. Alternatively,
an Airbus runs from Heathrow Airport direct to Euston station. From
Gatwick Airport take the Airport Express train to Victoria station
and then the Underground or taxi to Euston.
- Birmingham
International Airport
- Birmingham
Airport Guide
By Rail
All
inter-city services to Birmingham arrive at New Street station. At least
four trains depart from New Street station each hour for University
station (final destination: Longbridge or Redditch).
- National
Rail Enquiries Online
By Coach
There are
frequent express coach services to Birmingham from London, Heathrow and
Gatwick Airports and many UK cities. The long-distance coach station is
in Digbeth in the City centre. The University is a short taxi ride or
bus journey away.
- National
Express Times, Fares and On-Line Bookings
By Bus
Numbers 61,
62 and 63 travel from Corporation Street to the University, Griffin
Close and Manor House. Numbers 83, 84 and 85 also stop at the Bristol
Road entrances to the University, departing from Queensway before 6.15pm
and from Stephenson Street after 6.15pm, whilst the number 21 departs
from Colmore Row and serves the Medical School and Queen Elizabeth
Hospital.
- Travel
Midlands Website
By Taxi
If you are
carrying heavy luggage, the best way to reach the campus is by taxi.
There are taxi ranks at New Street station and throughout the City
centre. The journey from the City centre takes about ten minutes. |
