Birmingham Transport – Rail, Coach, Bus & Taxi

Getting to Birmingham Airport is easily accessible and is served by National Express coaches, trains and by a network of taxi and bus services. It is also easy to drive to.

Transport to and from Birmingham Airport - Bus and Coach

Birmingham by Coach & Bus

Birmingham by Train

Birmingham by Taxi & Transfer

Remember: Booking your transport in advance can save you money and time!

Latest Offers on transport to and from Birmingham Airport

* Airport Parking | Save up to 78% on online Airport Parking bookings! » *

* Hotel deals at Birmingham Airport | Click here to see what’s available » *

* Save up to 43% on train tickets | Book with thetrainline.com » *

* National Express | Reach the whole of the UK! » *

Geting to Birmingham Airport by Bus & Coach

Local bus services

Looking to catch a local bus from the airport to the city? You have 5 options:

  • X1 (connecting Birmingham and Coventry)
  • 966 (connecting Erdington and Solihull)
  • 97/97A (Birmingham City Centre to Birmingham Airport – 24/7)
  • 75/75A (connecting Sutton Coldfield and Birmingham International Station)
  • 91 (connecting Chelmsley Wood and Birmingham International Station

If you’re looking to travel a little further afield, why not opt for a Megabus or National Express coach service? Operating from the airport, both can connect you to multiple cities across the UK for not much more than a nice lunch out!

Coach Operators

megacoach

Megabus offer a wide range of destinations across the UK, with tickets from just £3! Visit the likes of London, Bristol, Southampton and Leeds for less than £15 when booked in advance online! However, do keep checking the prices as they can change!

National Express run a national fleet of coaches, serving many of the large cities across the UK. The National Express service serves both Birmingham Airport and the NEC Arena. One way tickets start at just £5 when purchased online, making it one of the cheaper ways to travel!

Getting to Birmingham Airport by Train

trainline
Birmingham International railway station is directly linked to the airport passenger Terminal by Air-Rail Link. The Air-Rail Link is free, operates regularly between 03:30 and 00:30, with the journey takes less than 2 minutes.

To get to Birmingham city centre it’s a 10-15 minute journey from Birmingham International rail station to Birmingham New Street station.

There are plenty of trains running each hour during the day, with services from Virgin Trains, Arriva, National Rail and Cross Country.

Train times, cheapest fare finders and discounts on UK attractions can be found from thetrainline.com. Booking in advance can save you up to 43% as opposed to booking at the train station, so it’s worth getting your tickets sorted online today!

Getting to Birmingham Airport by Taxi

Taxis are a great, hassle-free and convenient way to get to the airport. There are loads of taxi companies serving Birmingham Airport and the surrounding areas, many of which specialise in airport taxis and can offer great rates.

Find cheap airport taxis near you by checking out our Birmingham Airport Taxi Listings. The listings include contact details and a description of each company’s services to help you book a taxi to suit your needs.