Plan your journey to Edgbaston Stadium and give plenty of time when arriving on a match day. There are many ways you can travel to the ground using public transport, walking, cycling or by car.
We look forward to welcoming you to Edgbaston Stadium. The following information will help you plan your travel and offer transport tips to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
But first, here are some top tips.
Birmingham has great public transport links and we strongly recommend that you consider public transport so that you can make the most of your day with us.
Birmingham New Street Station is the main rail hub for the city with connections from all over the country. There are regular trains to Manchester and London, with a journey time under 90 minutes. We recommend that you book your tickets in advance.
For more information about train times and how to book, please westmidlandsrailway.co.uk.
There are regular local buses to the ground from south-west Birmingham and the city centre. National Express buses 45 and 47 have services between the city centre and Pershore Road which is a two-minute walk to the ground.
More information on local buses can be found online at nxbus.co.uk.
If you live locally, Edgbaston easy to get to by bike with both the Rea Valley and the A38 (Bristol Road) cycle route close by, offering a safe way to travel to the stadium. Bike stands are available near the Main Reception.
Many attendees enjoy the 40-minute walk to Edgbaston from the city centre.
The walking route between Birmingham New Street Station and Edgbaston is straightforward with comprehensive signs and on selected match days our Cricketeers will be on hand to help you find your way.
We kindly ask all spectator to arrange taxi drop off and pickup away from Edgbaston to avoid unnecessary traffic and to adhere to local parking restrictions.
Please note that from 1 June 2021, Birmingham City Council introduced a Clean Air Zone within the A4540 Middleway (Inner City Ring Road).
Edgbaston is not within the Clean Air Zone, however, if you drive through the Clean Air Zone area in a car or van, you could be charged £8 per day if your vehicle does not meet the required standards. Driving on the A4540 Middleway itself will not incur charges.
You can check if you will be charged using the Government vehicle checker and view a map of the Clean Air Zone, on the Brum Breathes website.
Edgbaston Park Hotel is a contemporary, four-star hotel just a five-minute drive away from Edgbaston Stadium.
It is the nearest hotel to the stadium and only two miles away from Birmingham city centre, making us the ideal choice if you’re travelling via Birmingham’s main transport links.
The hotel has its own train station – University – which is a short stroll from the hotel and runs a high-frequency service to and from New Street Station in just seven minutes.
Check out our latest offers at edgbastonparkhotel.com/special-offers/ or call 0121 414 8888 to book your stay.
Birmingham New Street Station is the main rail hub for the city with connections from all over the country.
Edgbaston Stadium is easy to get to by bike with both the Rea Valley Route and the brandA38 (Bristol Road) cycle route close by.
Car parking is available on a pay and display basis at sites near Edgbaston.
