Getting to Birmingham Airport

By car

Birmingham International Airport is located 8 miles (13km) east of Birmingham City Centre at the centre of the national motorway network. It is situated on the A45 (Coventry Road) only 1 mile from junction 6 of the M42, from where there are direct connections to the M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll and M40. The airport is signposted from both the motorways and major roads. The new M6 Toll provides a congestion-free alternative to the M6 between junctions 4 and 11.

If you are using a route planner or a satellite navigation system, the postcode is B26 3QJ.

Directions/Routes

Coming from the North West (e.g. Manchester, Liverpool), using the M6, take exit 4A onto M42 towards M40/Solihull. Take exit 6 onto A45 and follow signs to Birmingham Airport.

Coming from the North East (e.g. Nottingham, Leicester), using the M42, take exit 6 onto A45 and follow signs to Birmingham Airport.

Coming from the South (e.g. Oxford, Banbury), using the M40, take exit 3A onto M42 toward M6/Solihull. Take exit 6 onto A45/Coventry Rd and follow signs to Birmingham Airport.

Coming from the South West (e.g. Bristol, Cardiff), using the M5, take exit 4A onto M42 towards M40. Take exit 6 onto A45 and follow signs to Birmingham Airport.

Coming from the South East (e.g. Luton, Northampton), using the M1 to Birmingham, joining the M6 at exit 19. Take exit 4 to M42/ Solihull, then take exit 6 to A45 and follow signs to Birmingham Airport.

Satellite Navigation Information:

Airport Postcode: B26 3QJ

OSGR: SP (4)182 (2)839

Latitude 52 26N Longitude 1 44W.

By taxi

A taxi transfer is a quick, convenient and cost-effective way to get to the airport, and is particularly useful for those with wheelchairs or pushchairs, as the taxis usually have more room than shuttle buses.

To book a low-cost taxi from your hotel or home to the airport, click the link to the right.

By train

Birmingham International Airport is one of the best rail-served Airports in the UK with over 250 train departures per day. During the daytime there are 9 trains per hour to Birmingham New Street Station (in Birmingham City Centre) and 7 to Coventry, including regular local services to intermediate stations. There are also frequent direct services to other places. More information about other destinations are available in the Airport Rail Guide.

Location

The Airport rail station, Birmingham International, is located only 500 metres from the Airport Passenger Terminals. The rail station is linked to the Passenger Terminals by the free, frequent Air-Rail Link from 0515 to 0200. Air-Rail link runs every two minutes with a journey time of less than 2 minutes, providing a fast and easy connection from train to plane.

Trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham City Centre

There are frequent trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street Station where there are frequent direct services to most of the midlands and many parts of the UK. There are approximately 9 trains per hour during the day between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street with the journey time of between 10 and 20 minutes. Services are less frequent in the evenings and at weekends.

Bus-Train Link to/from the East Midlands

Bus services 717, 757 767 and 777 (stop L, outside Terminal 1) provide a combined 15 minute frequency service between the Airport and Coleshill Parkway rail station for direct rail connections to the East Midlands (e.g. Leicester, Nuneaton, Peterborough). Alternatively, there are frequent direct services from Birmingham New Street to the East Midlands.

Timetables and Tickets

For more information on fares, train times and to buy tickets, please visit our partner by clicking on their link above.

Fast Ticket Machine

There is a fast ticket machine in the Terminal 1 International baggage reclaim area to buy or collect your tickets while you are waiting for your bags. There is also a real-time screen to check train departures time.

At Birmingham International rail station, there is a ticket office, travel centre and fast ticket machines to buy or collect your tickets.

Note: Tickets to Birmingham New Street are valid on the trains of all operators.

By coach

National Express operates long distance coach services linking the Airport to a number of cities and other airports. The coaches are equipped with reclining seats, air-conditioning and onboard toilet and washroom facilities.

Digbeth coach station in Birmingham City Centre is the hub of the National Express network with services to most parts of the UK. Digbeth coach station is about 20 minutes away from the Airport and is easy to reach using National Express coaches heading from the Airport to Birmingham. Alternatively you can catch bus service 900 to get to Digbeth coach station.

Location

All National Express Coaches stop at bus stop G in front of Terminal 1.

Frequency of the services

Tickets and Information

For more information and to book tickets, please visit National Express by clicking their link.