National Express to provide free match day travel for Birmingham City fans - how to access it

Birmingham City fans will be able to travel to St Andrew’s for free this season.

Blues have teamed up with National Express West Midlands to offer free match day travel on dedicated shuttle buses between Birmingham city centre and the Club's stadium, St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.

The inaugural 1875 shuttle bus service – named after the club’s formation year – begins on Saturday 28 September 2024, providing up to 700 football supporters with exclusive, free transport to and from the Birmingham City against Peterborough United game, kick-off at 3pm.

The free 1875 shuttle bus service will continue for each of the Blues' Men’s First Team home fixtures this campaign.

Who can use the shuttle buses?

The shuttle bus services will operate up to every 15 minutes on a looped route from the NS5 bus stop on Smallbrook Queensway. Supporters are conveniently dropped off on St Andrew’s Road near to the stadium.

Ticket holders can then hop back onboard for the free return journeys which operate on a loop between the city centre and Blues’ stadium. The return shuttles depart from St Andrew’s Road and drop off at the NS8 bus stop opposite TK Maxx on Smallbrook Queensway.

For weekday fixtures the 1875 shuttle bus services start from Smallbrook Queensway at 18:15, with return shuttles departing from St Andrew’s Road for one hour following the final whistle.

For Saturday fixtures the services begin at 12:30, with return shuttles operating between 16:55 and 18:30.

To use the free shuttle service, season ticket or match ticket holders simply show their ticket to the driver when boarding.

Club statement

Jonty Castle, Birmingham City's Chief Commercial and Operations Officer, said: “This new initiative is part of our ongoing transport strategy to help improve the matchday experience for supporters. 

“By offering a free, dedicated shuttle bus service it will make it easier for our supporters to get to the stadium, enjoy the pre-and post-match entertainment, while taking more cars off the road on matchday and help car parking around the ground.

“National Express West Midlands is a great partner and has significant experience in offering a similar service in Birmingham. We can’t wait to see the 1875 dropping off supporters at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park!”.