Travelling by train

Our Edgbaston campus is served by its own railway station, University. Providing a high-frequency service to and from Birmingham New Street in just seven minutes, catching a train is a quick and convenient option for travel across the West Midlands and beyond.

Selly Oak and Five Ways stations are also nearby, and are particularly handy for students living in Selly Oak and with our accommodation partners in the city.

Buy single and return tickets at the station or in advance using websites and apps such as Trainline, RailEasy, and TicketySplit. For longer journeys, booking through Split My Fare is a great way to bag discounts. 

Not sure which ticket is right for you? Use Transport for West Midlands' Ticket Finder. 

For timetable information, visit National Rail or check live departures from University through the Campus Map app. You can also beat the queues at the station by buying or collecting pre-paid tickets from the vending machine in the entrance foyer of Murray Learning Centre. 

Travel for less

As a student, you can benefit from discounted train passes for journeys across the West Midlands:

• Direct debit ticket – ideal if you're a regular train traveller
• 4-week ticket – perfect for when you know you're going to be using the train for a set amount of time (e.g., a project or research)
• Termly Student Season Ticket – get up to 50% off travel 

To claim yours, you'll need to provide proof that you're a student. A copy of your acceptance letter or a photo of your student ID card will do. 

Combined rail, bus and metro passes are also available, giving you the freedom to travel on all West Midlands bus services, in your chosen railway zones, and on the West Midlands Metro tram service. 

Buy a student pass  

For train travel nationwide, you can enjoy 1/3 off ticket prices with a 16-25 Railcard if you're aged 16 to 25, or are a full-time student aged 26 or over (so long as you can prove your student status). 

You can also benefit from flexible season tickets. These are a set of eight anytime return tickets that can be used on any combination of days in a 28-day period. 

National Rail Season Ticket Calculator

Further information is available from West Midlands Railway, the operator of local services to University station. You can also find out more through the National Rail website, as season tickets are available on train routes nationwide.