1. Walking and cycling

The beauty of our location is that everything you need is right on your doorstep.

Whether you’re going on a night out, meeting friends for coffee or shopping, or looking to take in any of the city’s many cultural offerings, if you’re in the centre, it's all in walking distance.

Alternatively, if you’re keen on active travel, why not check out West Midlands Cycle Hire? With a Birmingham City Council Leisure Card, you can hire bikes on a short-term basis for free. Alternatively, there are folding Brompton bikes available for hire across the city for as little as £3.50 per day. The city centre is bike-friendly, and once you arrive on campus, you can store your bike safely at our Summer Row cycle rack.

3. Riding the rails

Birmingham city centre is home to three major railway stations, all only a few minutes’ walk away from our campus.

From Birmingham New Street, you can jump on the cross-city line and be anywhere in the north or south of Birmingham, in less than half an hour. You can also take the train to anywhere around the UK – and be in London in under 90 minutes!

From Snow Hill and Moor Street you can get to London too, but also to regional towns such as Solihull, or take in a bit of the countryside only a stone’s throw away in places such as Warwick or Malvern.

As a student, you may also be entitled to discounted rail travel. Both the 16-25 and 25-30 railcards offer one third off ticket prices, so it’s worth investing early!