Edgbaston in Birmingham is home to Warwickshire County Cricket Club (the Bears) and one of England’s loudest international venues. India matches here draw huge support from the local British-Indian community. It hosts Tests, white-ball internationals, T20 Blast Finals Day and The Hundred. This guide covers the shuttle bus from New Street, parking, bags, and food and alcohol rules.
Check the official Edgbaston travel page and ground regulations for your match.
Edgbaston at a glance
| Location | Edgbaston, Birmingham |
| Home of | Warwickshire CCC (Bears) |
| Main rail station | Birmingham New Street |
| Shuttle | 501 Shuttle Bus from New Street (booked in advance) |
| Parking | Pre-booked, off-site; residents-only zone around the ground |
How to get to Edgbaston
- 501 Shuttle Bus: picks up outside Birmingham New Street station on Smallbrook Queensway (near the Bullring). Tickets have been £6 per adult and £4.50 per child for a day pass; book in advance.
- Regular buses: National Express West Midlands routes 45 and 47 run along Pershore Road, a short walk from the ground. Routes 1, 61, 63 and 35 also stop nearby.
Parking
Book official parking in advance at the off-site car parks. On match days there’s a large controlled parking zone around the stadium where streets are for permit holders only, and cars parked without a permit may be ticketed or towed.
Bags, food and alcohol
- Bags: avoid large bags if possible. All bags and spectators are searched on arrival.
- Food: you can bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks, but no glass bottles.
- Alcohol: not allowed for international matches, T20 Blast (including Finals Day) and The Hundred. For County Championship and One-Day Cup matches, members may bring up to four cans of beer or one bottle of wine.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Edgbaston from Birmingham New Street?
Take the 501 Shuttle Bus from Smallbrook Queensway outside New Street station, or bus 45 or 47 to Pershore Road.
Can I bring my own food to Edgbaston?
Yes, but no glass bottles, and no alcohol for international matches.
Related guides
Sources: Edgbaston – Travel, Ground Regulations, Transport for West Midlands. Easy Guide India is not affiliated with Warwickshire CCC.