The Hawthorns fan guide: How to get to West Brom’s stadium by train, bus and car
The Hawthorns may see West Brom play in the Premier League once again.
Over the years, The Hawthorns has seen some special players come and go as it’s been the home of West Brom for 125 years.
The Hawthorns’ atmosphere has been criticised in recent times, which can only be put down to the performances on the pitch.
However, Albion will know that when there is a buzz around the place, there’s no better sound than hearing West Brom fans sing The Lord’s My Favourite Shepard.
Below, West Brom News presents a full guide on how to get to The Hawthorns by car, bus or train.
How to get to The Hawthorns by car
The Hawthorns is located in the borough of Sandwell in the West Midlands, around seven to eight miles North‑West of Birmingham city centre. You can type the postcode B71 4LF into your GPS to get driving directions.
If you’re driving from outside the area:
- Use the M5 motorway, and exit at Junction 1
- After exiting, take the A41 (Birmingham Road) toward Birmingham
- The Hawthorns is about 600 metres from the Junction 1 of M5 on the A41
- You’ll spot it on the right side if coming from the M5 exit.
There are a few recommended car parking spots outside The Hawthorns:
- Park Inn West Bromwich offers 250 spaces priced at £5 each
- Street parking on Kenrick Way and Telford Way for a quick and easy get away after the match
- There is also Hawthorns House, which offers limited disabled parking at £5 for those who require
Matchdays can make the roads congested, so be sure to plan you’re journey always so that you arrive early and stress free before kick off.
- Read more: West Brom’s training ground: Where it is, what it’s called and the history of Albion’s HQ
How to get to The Hawthorns by public transport
The closest station is The Hawthorns Train & Metro Station, which is a convenient 5‑minute walk from the stadium.
Trains run from places like Worcester, Kidderminster, Stratford‑upon‑Avon via Birmingham Snow Hill & Moor Street.
Metro (Midland Metro) also serves The Hawthorns, it connects to Snow Hill and Wolverhampton alongside other stops, as many people tend to use this service also.
Alternatively, there is bus transport also:
- Bus 74 (National Express West Midlands) runs between Birmingham City Centre and Dudley, passing through Handsworth and West Bromwich, with a stop directly on Birmingham Road, right outside The Hawthorns.
- Bus 75 is also a choice, as it runs along Birmingham Road by the stadium, offering an alternative for those coming from Birmingham.
Again, plan you’re travels well, as traffic en route to Birmingham Road can be heavy, especially on West Brom matchdays.
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