Birmingham Transport

Public transportation in and around the city is primarily by bus. Some suburbs are served by rail links, but these are the exception rather than the rule.

There are many special travel cards available for the local bus network, however most will require you to have a passport size photograph with you so be prepared! There is a Centro travel center on the main forecourt of New Street Station where you can obtain the latest information on local transport.

For detailed information on local public transport services contact Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 when you reach the UK.

Day Trips The Black Country Museum is an ideal trip to make with a family. Here the history of the local area is really brought to life through the apparent ressurection of an amazingly realistic example of a town as experienced in the industrial revolution. See how candles used to be made or visit the local baker for some freshly made traditional bread!

For a trip with a little more pomp and circumstance, try the nearby town of Stratford. This is not only the birthplace of arguably the best writer of all time, Shakespeare, it is also just 15km from Warwick Castle with all the history associated with its 1,000 year life.