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station information and facilities

University

Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
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address
Address
University station, University Road West, Edgbaston, West Midlands, B15 2FB
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 20:00 Saturday 08:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
4 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located in the Booking Hall
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Station is adjacent to public bike parking
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for University
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect you from: For services towards Selly Oak / Longbridge / Redditch - the public bus stop QE (Vincent Drive) on the near side of New Fosse Way outside the station. For services towards Birmingham - the public bus stop QD (Vincent Drive) on the far side of New Fosse Way, opposite the station.
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FAQ: Travel from University (UNI)

Everything you need to know about University (UNI): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

FAQs
Staff assistance is available for passengers with reduced mobility at University station.
The main attractions near University Station include the campus of {University Name}, renowned museums, and beautiful botanical gardens.
There is no car rental service available at University station.
The University station is approximately 4.219 kilometers from the city center.
You can get to the city center from University station by taking public transport from the bus stop on Vincent Drive, using the public bus stop QE for services towards Selly Oak, Longbridge, or Redditch, and the bus stop QD for services towards Birmingham.
For departures from University Station, it is generally advisable to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure to ensure a smooth boarding process.
University station is located at University Road West, Edgbaston, West Midlands, B15 2FB.
Parking is not available at the University station.
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Public transport from the University station includes services towards Selly Oak, Longbridge, or Redditch from the public bus stop QE on Vincent Drive, near New Fosse Way, and towards Birmingham from the public bus stop QD, located opposite the station on the far side of New Fosse Way.
Safety at the University station during early morning or late evening hours generally aligns with urban transit standards, with regular security measures in place to ensure passenger safety.
Security and ticket checks are typically conducted at major stations, and University Station is no exception, ensuring passenger safety and valid ticket possession.

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