Travel Information

The Bupa Great Birmingham Run is well serviced by a large road network and numerous public transport hubs. However, due to the event closing roads to facilitate the runners, we strongly advise that all participants allow plenty of additional time to get into the city before using the facilities and starting their run.

By Train
With a start time of 10:10 for this year’s event, coming to the City by train is now a very real option for runners and spectators. By using public transport you can avoid the inevitable congested roads that are caused by the road closures in place for the run. Birmingham City Centre has a number of train stations that are within walking distance of the start/finish areas these are as follows:

Trains
Five Ways
Serviced by National Express Trains.
10 minutes walking time to start line.

Birmingham New Street
Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains.
5 minutes walking time to start line.

Snow Hill
Serviced by National Express & Virgin Trains.
10 minutes walking time to start line.

Moor Street
Serviced by National Express Trains.
15 minutes walking time to start line.

Jewellery Quarter
Serviced by National Express Trains.
15 minutes walking time to start line.

For more information on any of these train services please visit: www.thetrainline.com or www.nationalrail.co.uk

By Bus
Birmingham City Centre is well serviced by buses/coaches, across both local and national networks. This year’s event will start at 10:10 so there is more scope for bus use to get into the City. Please go to http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/service-alerts for more information and bus timetables. Please note that due to the road closures for the event there are some local bus services that will be diverted, please go to nxbus.co.uk, then on the main tool bar click information, then click on Temporary Diversions and then Birmingham half marathon.

For coach travel please go to www.nationalexpress.com here you will find information regarding timetables etc.

By Car
Coming to the event by car is still an option despite the road closures that will be in place. The organisers would recommend where possible using alternative methods of transport but if you do need to use your car here are a few points to help you:

1. Plan your journey in advance of event day; check greatrun.org for the road closures in place for the event and plan your route accordingly.

2. Do not assume that you can use your normal routes into the City Centre, please DO NOT rely on SAT NAV’s as these could take you along routes that are closed for the event.

3. Give yourself plenty of travel time on event morning, there will be other runners coming into the City as well, the roads will get busy.


Parking is available within the City Centre at:
Moor Street - Selfridges (09:00 – 20:00)
Broadway Plaza (24hrs)
Albert Street (09:00 – 18:00)
NIA (24hrs)
Bullring Centre (08:00 – 01:00)
Royal Angus (24hrs)
Mailbox (24hrs)
Bishopsgate Street (24hrs)
Tennant Street (24hrs)
Arcadian (24hrs)
Brindley Place (24hrs)
Londonderry House (24hrs)
Newhall Street (24hrs)
Albany Multi-storey (24hrs)
Pershore Street (24hrs)
Snow Hill - Livery Street (09:00 – 21:00)
Tenby Street (24hrs)

Please note due to the road closures in place for the event, the approach to these car parks may be by alternative routes. Please see greatrun.org for a map with highlighted access routes. On race day, car parks will work on a first come, first serve basis and you park at your own cost.

Accommodation

If you are making a weekend of it in the nation’s second largest city then go to www.visitbirmingham.com/where-to-stay/ for information and booking details.