Birmingham Airport (BHX) transfers

Birmingham Airport transfers

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Birmingham city centre. Birmingham International railway station is next door, linked to the terminal by the free Air-Rail Link.

Birmingham Airport to city centre taxi prices

• Taxi to the city centre: around £25–30, 25 minutes or more
• Chauffeur E-Class to the city centre: about £50 plus VAT (one firm’s published fare)
• BHX to Solihull about £35, Coventry about £60 with the same firm
• BHX to Heathrow: about £180 plus VAT

Birmingham Airport train links

The Air-Rail Link runs from 03:30 to 00:30 every day. From Birmingham International, trains reach New Street in about 10 minutes, with Avanti, West Midlands Railway and CrossCountry services. London Euston is about 70 minutes away with Avanti West Coast.

Birmingham Airport drop-off and pick-up

Premium Set Down outside the terminal costs £7 for the first 15 minutes. The Drop Off car park is free for up to 10 minutes, with a short covered walk and a free bus, but you cannot return within one hour. For pick-ups, Car Park 5 is recommended, from £12 for up to an hour. Do not stop on Red Routes, as you could be charged £100. Flying north instead? See Manchester Airport.