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The city of Birmingham is located in West Midlands, England, at the basin of the Severn and Trent rivers. It is the one of the biggest cities in the country and the second most populated city in the country, after London. Those who want to travel to Birmingham fly into Birmingham Airport. The city contains five main areas that are intertwined. The first zone covers the area known as New Street, which is the innermost part of the city and considered the city center.

When it comes to urban transportation most of the city is accessible by bicycle or on foot. Network West Midlands is the executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city. This institution encourages citizens and visitors to use bicycles to get around in the city. Buses provide transportation to most parts of Birmingham as well. Many of these bus lines are run by National Express West Midlands. There are also Diamond Buses that operate throughout the city. If you are planning on riding multiple buses throughout the day we would recommend buying a day ticket, also referred to as a daysaver, because it is more economical than buying a single trip ticket.

Single fare or daysaver tickets for National Express West Midlands buses can be purchased on board from the driver but you must have the exact fare, the driver cannot give you change. Therefore we recommend that you have the exact fare ready before getting on the bus. You can also purchase different ticket options with longer validity from the Pavilion Shopping Centre, which is located in close proximity to the Moor Street Station.

There are many public transportation alternatives in the city that provide transportation to the airport. Most of these options provide transportation to the airport from the city center or from the main train station. Birmingham Airport is located about 10 km from the city center.

Train

The airport is accessible by train via the Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link connects the Birmingham International Station with Birmingham Airport. The train from New Street Station to Birmingham International Station can take between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains on this route run every 5 to 10 minutes. These trains operate from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Trains are usually more expensive when compared to buses. The rail service is provided by London Midland and it has an extensive network throughout Birmingham. You can find maps detailing the train routes in tourist information offices located in various parts of the city.

The fare for the train can vary depending on the region you will be traveling to. There are 3 main train stations in Birmingham. New Street Station is considered the main station and is located in the city center. There are four different train lines that run throughout the city. The yellow line runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton, the green line runs between Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, the red line runs between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and the blue line runs between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall.

There are also longer lines that provide transportation to neighboring cities. The majority of the train lines intersect at certain points so passengers can easily transfer between lines. The Air-Rail Link is a people mover that provides transportation between Birmingham International Station and Birmingham Airport.

The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The Air-Rail Link takes no more than 2 minutes to get to the airport. 

Bus

One of the buses that operates between the city center and the airport is bus number 900. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays. Another bus that provides transportation between the city center and the airport is bus number 97. This bus departs from the same location as bus number 900 but it goes along a longer route.

One advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. Bus 97 runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation to the airport from Solihull and Erdington. This bus runs every 30 minutes during the day and every hour, on the hour, at nights and on Sundays.

There is no central bus station in the city, instead buses depart from various parts of the city. The majority of the buses pass through Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway. Buses generally operate from 5 am to midnight.

There are two routes that buses follow, the Inner Circle, which runs through the city center and the Outer Circle, which avoids entering the city center and runs along the outskirts of the city center.    

There are also bus services that provide transportation between the suburbs, hospitals, and shopping centers. However these services run less frequently at night and on Sundays.

There are also coach services that operate throughout the city and to the airport. These services depart from Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station and the fare is approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is known as the Midland Metro. So the word ‘metro’ is used to describe the light rail/tram line in Birmingham. However, the airport is not accessible by tram.

There is only one tram line that operates throughout the city. This line operates between Snow Hill Station, Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, West Bornwich, Wednesbury and Bilston. The tram operates from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays the tram operates from 8 am to 11 pm.

Taxi

There are many taxi stops located throughout the city but the easiest place to find a cab is in the city center. However keep in mind that it can be hard to find an empty taxi during peak hours or on Saturdays. Taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats in the Gas Street Basin offer public transportation services and sightseeing tours for tourists. However the airport is not accessible by ferry.

Rental Car

There are various rental car offices located throughout the city and Birmingham Airport works with seven different international car rental companies. Alternatively, you can book your vehicle in advance before your flight by making a reservation with one of these companies online.

Airport Information

Birmingham Airport has a passenger terminal that contains various services you can enjoy while waiting for your flight. Passengers can go shopping at well-known stores such as Accessorize, Hugo Boss, Victoria’s Secret, and JD Sports or buy luxurious products at affordable prices at the World Duty Free shop.

Cafes and restaurants located in the terminal include Deli Hub, which offers delicious dishes from Indian cuisine, Frankie & Benny’s, where you can enjoy classic American dishes, Pret a Manger, where you can find homemade, natural meals, Giraffe, which serves a variety of international cuisine, and Wetherspoon, which reflects traditional British culture.

There is a Burger King for those who prefer fast food, those who want luxurious restaurants and bars can head to All Bar One or Blanc et Noir, and those who want to spend time at a café can go to Caffé Nero and Costa. 

A great majority of the city's transport is carried out by buses, ferries, trains, light-yellow taxis and car rental services. If you plan to spend your holiday in Split, using public transport is much more economical and practical than car rental and taxi services. Buses are the main means of transportation in the city.

The city is divided into 4 different zones in terms of the routes of public transportation and the fare is determined differently according to these zones. Zone 1 includes the city center of Split. Zone 2 is composed of Solin, Stobrec, Podstrana and Klis, while Zone 3 is composed of Kastela, Dugopolje. Finally Zone 4 is composed of Trogir and Omis. Access is very easy because all these settlements are connected and close to each other. You can download the application called Split Bus to get the most up-to-date and detailed information about intra-city transportation. The fact that the only option to get around the city is by bus is urging many for cycling. Because the city is both small and coastal routes offer many possibilities to cyclists.

There are basically 3 different companies that you can rent bikes from. The first one is Rent a bike Split (+38521388951) in Zajceva. The second is the company you can rent from Riva in Split, which can be reached at www.red-adventures.com and +385917903747. Rent your bike from Riva and continue about 7 kilometers from Marjan. The last is the New Trek bikes (+385913909416) in Split Majstora Jurja. Split train station is located in the city center. Most of the trains run between Split and Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. There are also train services between Split and Perkovic 5 times a day. Split Airport is 25 kilometers from the city center. Transportation to Split from the airport is possible by bus, taxi and car rental services. There are many bus lines from the airport to many different points of the city. Apart from that, taxi fares can be very convenient as long as they are negotiated. Car rental services may be preferred depending on your preference, such as whether you are planning a long vacation or not.

Bus

In Split, it is quite convenient to reach city center from Split Airport in a short time thanks to buses that make up almost all of the public transportation vehicles. There are quite a number of buses with different routes to and from Split Airport.

There is a bus stop in a district close to Split Airport. Bus 37 leaves Split Airport every 30 minutes on the Trogir route. This number 37 bus leaves from Sukoisanka, stops at Split Airport and continues to Trogir, which is 7 kilometers away. If you take bus number 37 and transfer to bus number 9-10, you can go to other parts of the city.

Bus number 1 goes to Salona from Split Airport. Bus number 18 travels from airport to Split city center.

Bus number 38 also has the Split Airport-Kastel Stari-Split route. Bus 60, like bus 37, departs from Sukoisan bus station, moves towards Omis, and at the same time there is a stop at Split Airport.

Sukoisan bus station is only 1 kilometers away from Split city center. It is a very economical and fast option to reach the city center of Split from the airport by shuttle buses provided by the airport. The Crotia Airline shuttle, which is the first of these options, goes directly to the city center. The second option, the private airport shuttle, takes you to the Green Market in a short time at a 30 Kuna ticket price.

The name of the bus stop in Split city center is Obala Lazareta.

Taxi

Taxi from Split Airport to the city center can be expensive sometimes. Especially if you came up with a freelance taxi driver who is not affiliated with a certain company, you may have to pay more than the price that is actually on. So when you are taking a taxi, choose the ones that are connected to the companies. It is advised to call +385021895237 when you want to take advantage of taxi services.

Transportation from the airport to Split city center costs approximately 150-250 Croatian Kuna. Evening tariffs can be much different and more expensive. Most taxi drivers require 270 Kuna for this 25-30 minute journey, but with a good bargain it is possible to reduce this price to 220 Kuna.

Car Rental

It is possible to have your own vehicle during your holiday by choosing from one of the car rental companies located in Split Airport. Renting your car directly from the airport or by pre-booking from via internet is very practical. By taking your car from the airport, it is possible to reach the city center of Split in 25-30 minutes. Except for heavy traffic hours, traffic in Split flows normally.