I was in Birmingham recently during April and May 2013. In April I arrived at Birmingham New Street Station by London Midland Train from London Euston. It's a Midlands local service stopping at... more
On 31.7.06 a new FREE bus service started between the three main railway stations (New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill), Digbeth Coach Station, the Millenium Point and the Markets. The bus is... more
Birmingham airport is not huge, although it does have two terminals and it can be very busy. As the terminals are next door to each other, you never have to walk very far to get from one to the other... more
Britians first Toll motorway opened recently, as a northern by-pass around Birmingham (which many a comedian have noted as a good thing)
If you are using it to avoid the congested M6/M5 Spaegetti... more
The planned Midland Metro has been argued over for decades.
The only section that has ever been build is the 12 and a half mile route from Birmingham to Wolverhampton - if you ever have a burning... more
Apparently...
Doesn't mean that it's as nice as Venice though...;-)
Of course Birmingham is bigger than Venice so we're not exactly comparing apples for apples are we?
Still from since the 18th... more
All the taxis I have used in Birmingham have been reliable and priced correctly. If get a black taxi they will always use a meter. Do not negotiate a price with... more
Taxi's are a quick and convienent way to get around Birmingham. Me and Gaz got off the train at New Street and there was plenty of taxi's around to take us to... more
Birmingham is very easy to get to due to the central location of the city. There is a superb rail network linking Birmingham with the rest of the country and... more
As I said in my intro to Brum, Broadstreet is a must for nightlife. There is everything that you could want down there. Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants, Theatres,... more
I arrived by the car of a dear VT friend and I left by train and I would suggest both; the first give you more freedom as you aren't bound to a timetable and... more
Birmingham is well serviced by both road and rail. It also has more miles of canals than Venice!By road: From London use either the M1 or M40 motorways. From... more
THE BEST WAY TO GO TO ANY PLACE IN NORTH WALES OR ANGLESEY IS TO TAKE THE CAR(M1/M6/A55), OR THE TRAINTO YOUR DESTINATION. ONCE ARRIVED THEN PURCHASE ABUSTICKET... more
By Train Plane or Coach. Birmingham is accessible with any mode of transport. once there you could travel around the city on a bus or taxi. a friendly tip when... more
In the centre of England and in the centre of all transport and communication links. Birmingham sits neatly between the M5, M6 & M42 motorways. Trains to just... more
Fly into Birmingham International (BHX) and frequent train services take you directly into the city centre (Birmingham New Street Station). If flying into... more
By air to Birmingham Internation Airport; by train to New Street Station - the centre of the UK rail network; by road - the centre of the road network; by... more
I have lived in Birmingham all my life, i've lived in Hodge Hill, Bromford, Kitts Green & Chelmsley Wood. I also visit the areas Castle Bromwich, Erdington & Marston Green frequently. Everyone has......
Birmingham used to be something of a standing joke in Britain. It was seen as a concrete wasteland hemmed in by American style freeways.
It's certainly true that as you approach Brum from the A38(M)...
The 2nd largest city (after London) in the UK.
This is the city where I went to university in the middle 1970's.
See also the following VT sites -Stourport-on-Severn ( my home town for over 34...
I live in Birmingham, the UK's second city apparently, in the West Midlands. It is a city that is industrial and yet cosmopolitan, multi cultural and diverse, built up and yet so many green spaces,......
Birmingham is Britain's second city, diverse and dynamic city, with its fascinating history and world-class cultural scene, combined with superb shopping, major international events and exhibitions......
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