Once you're here
Travelling to your accommodation
When you arrive in the UK you’ll need to travel straight to your accommodation.
It’s important to make sure that you’ve booked your accommodation before arriving in the UK, and made a note of your address in a secure place.
Below are details of how long it takes to travel to our City Centre Campus from Birmingham Airport, London Heathrow Airport and London Gatwick Airport.
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From Birmingham Airport (15 miles, 24 km)
| Transport | Approx. cost | Approx. travel time | Route | Contact/Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| By train | £4.00 | 15 minutes | Use the Air-Rail Link from the airport to Birmingham International railway station and take a train to Birmingham New Street station from there. Taxis are available at New Street to take you to your accommodation. | |
| By coach | £5.00 | 30 minutes | Take the National Express airport service which runs every 30 minutes to Birmingham Coach Station in the city centre. From there, you can take a taxi to your accommodation. | National Express |
| By taxi | £30.00 | 30 minutes | Taxis can be found outside the Arrivals Hall at the airport. | +44 (0)121 427 8888 |
From London Gatwick Airport (151 miles, 243 km)
| Transport | Approx. cost | Approx. travel time | Route | Contact/Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| By train | £54.00 | 2.5 hours | Take the underground tube from London Gatwick to the London Victoria station using the Gatwick Express. Then take the train from London Victoria to Birmingham New Street station (there will be a change at the London Euston Station). | |
| By coach | £26.00 | 4 hours | Take the National Express Airport service to Birmingham Coach Station in Birmingham City Centre. | National Express |
From London Heathrow Airport (115 miles, 185 km)
| Transport | Approx. cost | Approx. travel time | Route | Contact/Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| By train | £50.00 | 2.5 hours | Take the Heathrow Express from the airport to Paddington station then take the underground or taxi to London Euston station. From there you can catch a train to Birmingham New Street station. | |
| By coach | £26.00 | 2.5 hours | Take the National Express Airport service to Birmingham Coach Station in Birmingham City Centre. | National Express |