Useful Links
Useful transport links
Rail
For train and station information, advance tickets, online booking, railcards and timetable information:
Local Rail/Tram
Ìýprovides information on public transport. Its website provides local travel information, including the West Midlands Metro which runs between Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham City Centre and Edgbaston.Ìý
Bus/Coach
contains information for all travel by bus and coach in the West Midlands, including bus pass information such as the Student Travel card, real time information, journey planner and Traveline. If you're looking for a more affordable option,ÌýÌýoffers mega value fares to over 90+ destinations around the UK.Ìý
Airport
Birmingham International Airport is a short distance, about 10 minutes by train, from Birmingham and there are regular trains direct from the airport to Birmingham New Street Station.
General travel help
Culture
We have prepared some sites for you about cultural hotspots and other cultural and social information, including a website dedicated to student life in Birmingham:
Business and Media
Here are some links to business, commerce and media companies:
Shopping
Birmingham is renowned for its many different shopping complexes and markets, including: