The city is famous for its comprehensive Birmingham Transportation Council network that runs across all parts of the city including Edgbaston. The Birmingham travel system is divided into many zones covering all popular city parts. There are numerous ways to get around, whether you're going to and from college or returning home for the holidays.
1. Trains: If you're planning on travelling by train, timetable information is available from National Rail. Birmingham has three major train stations: Snow Hill, Moor Street (for Birmingham City University), and the redeveloped mainline Birmingham New Street station. Five Ways Station is only 8 minutes away and has daily services to Lichfield and Redditch. The commute into Birmingham city centre from Five Ways is simple; trains arrive every 10 minutes and the journey takes 4 minutes.
2. Metro: Birmingham's transportation system, which National Express West Midlands primarily serves, is efficient and comprehensive. Public transportation will take you almost anywhere you need to go, and you can plan your route using the Birmingham Journey Planner or the Citymapper app. A single fare is around £2.30, return tickets are unavailable, and a day ticket is about £4.50. On the other hand, a Birmingham student transport pass costs around £165. This is only £1.28 per day, which is a steal in the long run.
3. Bus: If you're planning on commuting by bus, the timetable information is available from Travel West Midlands. NX Bus is where you can get your student travel card.
4. Coach: If you plan on travelling by coach, timetable information is available from National Express. The nearest coach station is in Digbeth, and it is a 20-minute walk through the city centre to Birmingham City University.