Getting To Birmingham
Travellers from near and far will find Birmingham an incredibly easy place to reach. Situated at the very heart of England, we have a range of transport services second to none. So whether you're driving, flying, travelling by coach, plane or train, Birmingham is closer than you think.
By air
Birmingham International Airport welcomes more than 50 airlines from over 100 destinations. It’s home to plenty of low cost carriers so there are great money-saving deals to nab. Or for business users looking for more comfort - long or short haul - you’ll also find lots of choice to suit your schedule. With road and rail right alongside, it couldn’t be better connected. Plus, with Coventry airport just a few minutes down the road, you’ve even more flexibility.
By road
All roads lead to Birmingham - well almost. It’s certainly an easy place for everyone to drive to. Set at the heart of the UK motorway network, it’s linked by the M5, M6, M40 and M42 while the A34 and A38 further add to your options. The recent addition of the M6 Toll Road adds another choice (while also helping to keep through traffic away from the area to free up roads). Once here, we’ve 25,000 city centre parking spaces within easy reach. Click here to plan your journey to Birmingham.
By coach
As Birmingham is so well linked by road, it’s obviously easy to reach by coach. So it’s no surprise that plenty of operators offer great value and great service right to the city centre. For example, National Express links Birmingham to 500 locations in Europe and 1,200 destinations in Mainland Britain. There’s an hourly-service from London Victoria and great links to many airports; Heathrow, Gatwick, East Midlands, Stansted and Luton for example.
By rail
Three city centre stations provide great connections to destinations near or far. The soon-to-be-refurbished New Street Station is at the hub of the national rail network, while Snow Hill and Moor Street stations extend your options. All are well served by bus or parking facilities. Birmingham International Railway station sits right alongside the airport; providing a link direct to the city centre for air passengers.