Access by:
Road
Bus
Rail
Canal
Air
Road
Birmingham has a box of motorways giving ready access to Cadbury World from the M5 (brown signposts from junctions 2&4) and M42 (due North from J2) following some brown signs and AA signs, straight ahead for 6 miles to Bournville. Visitors are NOT recommended to come through Birmingham City centre on the A38(M) from M6 J6. Please click on the link to view location map of Cadbury World. For Sat Nav users use postcode B30 1JR
Map directions to Cadbury World
If approaching from the North West (M6 southbound) or mid-Wales (M54 eastbound)
At M6 J8, take the M5 to junction 2 and follow brown signs for 7 miles through to Cadbury World.
If approaching from the South West (M5) and South Wales (M50)
Leave M5 at J4 (A38) and follow brown signs 7 miles through to Cadbury World.
If approaching from the South Coast (A34 and M40) and London and the South-east (M40)
After Junction 16 of M40, continue in middle lane on to M42, signposted towards M5/Redditch. Leave M42 at Junction 2, cross over motorway and continue straight ahead for 6 miles to Bournville and Cadbury World. There is incomplete brown signage to Cadbury World from this direction.
If approaching from the North-east and Yorkshire (M1 southbound)
Join A42/M42 at M1 junction 23A and follow M42 right the way round the south-western corner of Birmingham to leave motorway at junction 2. Cross over motorway and continue straight ahead for 6 miles to Bournville and Cadbury World. There is incomplete brown signage to Cadbury World from this direction.
If approaching from the East of England (e.g A14 or M6/M1 northbound from home counties)
Leave M6 northbound at junction 4, to go on M42 southbound, exit at junction 2 of M42.
Bus
For up to date information on bus routes to Cadbury World please visit http://www.travelwm.co.uk/bus/timetables.asp . Alternatively you can ring the public transport information line on 0870 608 2608.
Rail
Bournville station is a fifteen minute stroll from Cadbury World, and has ramps for wheelchair access on the southern exits. The station is served by the Cross-City Line (southern section), from New Street Station. Combined travel and concessionary admission tickets are available from stations served by London Midlands trains, Centro and Chiltern Railways, as well as most other railway stations in the UK.
To enquire about the cost of the combined rail and entrance tickets, please visit or call your local London Midland train station or call London Midland trains assisted booking line on 0845 602 4277. To guarentee admission to Cadbury World, you need to pre book a tour by calling 0845 450 3599, please mention the 'Central Trains / London Midland All-in-one train and admission ticket' and time of your train when booking and you will be given a reservation number. Take the reservation number with you to both your local station where you can buy your combined ticket to "Cadbury World" and also when you visit Cadbury World. Please note, your reservation should be made before you buy your rail tickets:-
Take the train to Bournville station and walk through the factory grounds to Cadbury World. The outbound part of this ticket will be accepted as proof of payment at Cadbury World reception. You will need to hand over your rail ticket (showing that the destination is Cadbury World), to gain entry. Please note that this offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer or discounted admission.
The visitor centre is fully signposted and all you need to do is follow the Cadbury World fingerposts and wall-signs that direct you through the grounds of Cadbury Trebor Bassett. In 2008, the pedestrian route will be diverted due to renovation of the Cadbury Dining Block, and visitors should take care to follow directions.
Canal
The Birmingham and Worcester canal passes through Bournville and there are moorings at Bournville station. There are no security arrangements here however, and it may be preferable to moor boats in Birmingham City Centre and follow the instructions to take advantage of the combined rail travel and admission ticket from New Street Station.
Air
The nearest airport is Birmingham International Airport, linked directly by rail from Birmingham International station to Birmingham New Street station. (See directions above for rail travel on Cross-City line). Taxi ride is half an hour from the airport to Cadbury World.
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