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Air-rail link
Air-Rail Link How do I travel between the Airport and Birmingham International station or the NEC? How do I get to Birmingham New Street train station from the Airport?Buses to and from airport
How do I get from the car park to the terminal?Getting to the airport
How do I get to the Airport? Are there currently any roadworks near the Airport that may cause delays?Public Transport
Where can I find train times? How do I access the Airport by bus or coach? How do I access the Airport by public transport? Where can I find bus times?Taxis
Taxis at Birmingham AirportAir-rail link
The Air-Rail Link operates between 3:30 am, and 00:30 am daily. The carriage(s) runs continuously, on-demand during these hours
The Air-Rail Link leaves from the first floor of the Train Station and arrives on the first floor of the Airport. To check-in, please use the lift to the ground floor. This is a complimentary service
You can get to the terminal from Birmingham International station and the NEC via the Air-Rail Link. This is a free service and operates between 03:30hrs to 00:30hrs daily, and the carriage(s) runs continuously, on-demand during these hours.
The NEC is a short distance from the airport and is accessed through Birmingham International train station.
The Air-Rail Link arrives on the first floor of the Airport. To check-in, you will need use the lift or staircase to the ground floor where all check in desks are located.
If you are travelling onwards from Birmingham Airport, further information about the trains can be found on our travel by train page.
Passengers can conveniently and quickly travel to Grand Central, Birmingham (New Street station) or to London from Birmingham International station. Birmingham Airport is directly connected to Birmingham International station by a free Air-Rail Link system. Further information can be found on our Travel by Train page.
The Air-Rail Link operates between 03:30hrs to 00:30hrs daily. The carriage(s) runs continuously, on-demand during these hours. The Air-Rail Link arrives on the first floor of the Airport. To check-in, please use the lifts to the ground floor.
Buses to and from airport
Getting to the airport from our car parks is quick, convenient and easy, with various ways you can access the main terminal.
Car Parks 1, 2 and 3, Premium Set Down, Premium Pre-booked, Car Park 3 Priority Parking and Valet are all walking distance to the terminal building, and does not have a bus service in place.
Car Parks 4, 5 and 7 have a dedicated bus service operating from each car park. Details of the various parking options and how to get to the terminal building can be found on our Parking page.
Getting to the airport
Getting to Birmingham Airport is easy, with a variety of transport options available - including Train, Bus and Coach, by Car or by Taxi and Private Hire . For detailed information, always refer to the Directions and Transport page on our website.
Please check the red banner carousel on the top of our website for details of any current issues, which may include major local roadworks.
National Highways provides travel updates on their website to help you plan your journey, this includes live traffic and incident information from Traffic England, Travel alerts and more. Find out more here - Travel Updates by National Highways.
Public Transport
Train information, including a link to the National Rail enquiries site, can be found on our Travel by Train page.
Information on how to access the Airport by bus or coach can be found on our Travel by Bus or Coach page.
Information on how to access to Birmingham Airport by public transport can be found on our Transport Links page.
Timetables can be accessed at Network West Midlands
Taxis
For information on taxis at Birmingham Airport, including payment methods and contact details can be found on our By private hire & taxis page.