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🚇 Public Transport near Birmingham Airport

📍 Birmingham, West MidlandsUpdated 2026-04-17

Public transport connections available at Birmingham Airport.

West Midlands Railway

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West Midlands Railway operates the Chase Line service from Birmingham International to Rugeley Trent Valley via Birmingham New Street and Walsall, providing frequent regional rail access to Birmingham Airport (BHX). Birmingham International station is linked directly to the airport terminal by the free Air-Rail Link people mover, which runs every 90 seconds between 03:30 and 00:30 daily.

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Chase Line: Birmingham International ↔ Rugeley Trent Valley

West Midlands Railway operates 2 trains per hour (Mon–Sat) on the Chase Line between Birmingham International and Rugeley Trent Valley via Birmingham New Street, Walsall and intermediate stations. Services run via either the Aston or Soho branch between Birmingham New Street and Walsall. Airport passengers connect to the terminal via the free Air-Rail Link from Birmingham International station.

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Birmingham InternationalBirmingham New StreetDuddestonAstonWittonPerry BarrHamsteadNewton RoadTame Bridge ParkwayBescot StadiumWalsallBloxwichBloxwich NorthLandywoodWyrley and Cheslyn HayCannockHednesfordBrindley HeathRugeley TownRugeley Trent Valley
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Avanti West Coast

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Avanti West Coast operates intercity services on the West Coast Main Line that call at Birmingham International station, providing a rail link to Birmingham Airport via the free Air-Rail Link (under 2 minutes). From the station, Avanti connects to central Birmingham, Coventry and London Euston, with onboard facilities including Wi‑Fi, refreshments and First Class. Check Avanti for live times and service updates.

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Birmingham International – London Euston

Direct Avanti West Coast intercity services run between Birmingham International (for Birmingham Airport via the free Air‑Rail Link) and London Euston on the West Coast Main Line. Check Avanti for live times and calling patterns.

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Birmingham InternationalCoventryRugbyMilton Keynes CentralWatford JunctionLondon Euston
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Birmingham International – Birmingham New Street

Avanti services call between Birmingham International (for Birmingham Airport via the free Air‑Rail Link) and Birmingham New Street, providing a fast link to the city centre. See Avanti for live times.

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Birmingham InternationalBirmingham New Street
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Birmingham International – Coventry

Avanti services operate between Birmingham International (for Birmingham Airport via the free Air‑Rail Link) and Coventry, linking the airport’s rail station with the city. Check Avanti for live times.

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Birmingham InternationalCoventry
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CrossCountry

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CrossCountry operates long-distance and regional trains calling at Birmingham International, linking Birmingham Airport to destinations across the UK via the free Air‑Rail Link. Direct services run to nearby cities like Coventry and Banbury, with easy connections at Birmingham New Street for places such as Wolverhampton and Manchester.

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Banbury to Birmingham Airport

Direct CrossCountry trains link Banbury with Birmingham International (for Birmingham Airport via the free Air‑Rail Link), typically running via Leamington Spa and Coventry. This provides a straightforward rail connection from Oxfordshire and Warwickshire to the airport on the CrossCountry network.

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Birmingham InternationalCoventryLeamington SpaBanbury
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Coventry to Birmingham Airport

Frequent direct CrossCountry services run between Coventry and Birmingham International, giving a short rail link to the airport. From the station, the free Air‑Rail Link connects to the terminals in a couple of minutes.

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Birmingham InternationalCoventry
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Manchester to Birmingham Airport

Travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International with CrossCountry, usually changing at Birmingham New Street. This inter‑regional journey connects the North West with Birmingham Airport using CrossCountry services throughout, with an easy interchange at New Street.

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Birmingham InternationalBirmingham New StreetWolverhamptonStaffordStoke-on-TrentMacclesfieldStockportManchester Piccadilly
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Wolverhampton to Birmingham Airport

CrossCountry links Wolverhampton with Birmingham International via a simple change at Birmingham New Street. Both legs run on the CrossCountry network, providing a convenient rail option to reach the airport from the West Midlands.

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Birmingham InternationalBirmingham New StreetWolverhampton
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Transport for Wales

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Transport for Wales provides rail services on routes that connect with Birmingham International station, which links to Birmingham Airport via the free Air‑Rail Link. Passengers can check live train times, plan journeys and request Passenger Assist through TfW. The Air‑Rail Link takes around two minutes and operates daily from early morning until late night, providing a quick transfer between the station and the airport terminal.

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Aberystwyth to Birmingham (TfW)

TfW services run between Aberystwyth (via the Cambrian Line) and Birmingham New Street. For Birmingham Airport, change at Birmingham New Street for trains to Birmingham International and then use the free Air‑Rail Link to the terminal.

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Birmingham Airport (via Air‑Rail Link)Birmingham InternationalBirmingham New StreetShrewsburyMachynllethAberystwyth
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Shrewsbury to Birmingham (TfW)

TfW trains operate between Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. For Birmingham Airport, continue from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International and transfer on the free Air‑Rail Link to the terminal.

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Birmingham Airport (via Air‑Rail Link)Birmingham InternationalBirmingham New StreetWolverhamptonTelford CentralWellingtonShrewsbury
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National Express West Midlands

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National Express West Midlands is the largest bus operator in the West Midlands, serving over one million passengers daily across Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry and surrounding areas. Multiple bus routes connect Birmingham city centre directly with Birmingham Airport, including the X1 (Birmingham–Coventry), X12 (Birmingham–Solihull), 97A (Birmingham–Airport/NEC via Chelmsley Wood), and 17A (Birmingham–Airport/NEC via Yardley and Tile Cross, launched August 2025).

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X1

Limited-stop express service between Birmingham city centre and Coventry via Yardley, Sheldon, Birmingham Airport and the NEC. Provides frequent daytime connections between the airport and both city centres, with services departing from Stand K at the airport bus terminal.

🚏 Stops:
Birmingham Dale House (Stop MS22)Birmingham Moor St Selfridges (Stop MS17)Digbeth Allison StDigbeth Birmingham Coach StationDeritend, after Adderley StBordesley Rail Station (E-bound)Small Heath, after Poets CornerHay Mills, opp Kings RdSwan Centre Yardley, at Kathleen RdSouth Yardley Swan Shopping CentreYardley, after Steyning RdLyndon End, adj Brays RdLyndon End, adj Keswick RdLyndon Rd (opp)Sheldon, before The WheatsheafSheldon, adj Coalway AveSheldon, opp Wells RdCranes Park, adj The Arden OakElmdon, opp Goodway RdElmdon, adj Cargo TerminalBirmingham Airport Falcon Way (E bound)Birmingham Airport Airport WayBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal (Stand K)Birmingham International Station (Stop SB)National Exhibition Centre Trinity ParkBickenhill Arden HotelStonebridge Packington HallMeriden Whitestitch LaneMeriden, opp Hampton GrangeMeriden GreenMeriden, adj Leys LaneMeriden, opp Church LaneMillisons Wood, adj Showell LaneMillisons Wood, at A45 BridgePickford Green, adj Brickhill LaneAllesley Green, adj Parkhill Estate TerminusAllesley, adj Neale AveAllesley Post OfficeAllesley Park, after Lion Fields AveAllesley Park, opp Norton GrangeAllesley Park, opp Dulverton AvenueCoundon, opp Grayswood AvenueCoundon, adj Southbank RdChapel Fields, adj Redesdale AvenueChapel Fields, adj Moseley AvenueSpon End, opp Alvis Retail ParkSpon End, adj Meriden StSpon End, before RingwayCoventry Belgrade TheatreCoventry Well StCoventry Pool Meadow Bus Station
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X12

Limited-stop express service between Birmingham city centre and Solihull via Bromford Estate, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham Business Park and Birmingham Airport. Departures from Stand L at the airport bus terminal provide connections to Solihull town centre and onward local services.

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Birmingham Dale End (Stop PQ11)Bromford WayBromford, opp Reynoldstown RdBromford, opp Sundew CroftBromford, adj Sandown RdBromford, after Folkestone CroftBromford Riddfield RdHodgehill, adj Millington RdHodgehill, adj Shawsdale RdBuckland End Clock GarageBuckland End, opp Heathland AvenueCastle Bromwich, opp Southfield AveCastle Bromwich, after Langwood CourtCastle Bromwich, after Poplars DriveCastle Bromwich, opposite Whateley GreenCastle Bromwich Arden HallCastle Bromwich, opposite West AveSmith's Wood, before Clevedon AveSmith's Wood, after Windleaves RoadSmith's Wood, adj Tamar DriveSmith's Wood, adj Trent DriveSmith's Wood, after Mey CoppiceSmith's Wood, adj Woodpecker GroveKingshurst, opp Smiths Wood AcademyKingshurst, after Jersey CroftBacon's End, adj Woodlands GreenBacons End Island (before)Bacon's End, adj Tower CroftFordbridge, opp Corinne CroftFordbridge, adj Tudor Grange AcademyFordbridge St Johns GroveFordbridge, opposite Craneberry RoadFordbridge John Henry Newman CollegeFordbridge, opp Blackcat CloseFordbridge, adj Conway RdChelmsley Interchange (Stop CM)Chelmsley Wood, opposite Hedgetree CroftChelmsley Wood, before Carisbrooke AveChelmsley Wood, adj Dunster RdChelmsley Wood, before Barnard CloseBirmingham Business Park, before Chester RdBirmingham Business Park, before Knights CourtBirmingham Business Park Trident CourtBirmingham Business Park LakesideBirmingham Business Park Waterside CentreBirmingham Business Park, opposite Blackfirs LaneNational Exhibition Centre, opp Elmdon Trading EstateNational Exhibition Centre, before Morris WayNational Exhibition Centre, opposite Ingenuity HouseBirmingham International Station (Stop SB)National Exhibition Centre Trinity ParkBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal (Stand L)Birmingham Airport Falcon Way (W-bound)Elmdon, opp Cargo TerminalElmdon Park, adj Old Damson LaneElmdon Park, opp Land Rover WorksElmdon Park, before Whar Hall RdElmdon Heath Dalecote AvenueElmdon Heath, opp Eastfield DriveElmdon Heath, adj Stockwell RiseElmdon Heath, adj Kitwood DriveElmdon Heath, after Rowood DriveElmdon Heath, adj Mitford DriveElmdon Heath, opp Walsgrave CloseElmdon Heath, adj Lugtrout LaneLode Heath, opp Heath RdLode Heath, opp Damson LaneLode Heath, opp Alston RdLode Heath, after Moat LaneLode Heath, adj Redlands RdLode Heath, adj Grove RdSolihull HospitalSolihull Town Centre (Stop SK)Solihull Station Interchange (Stand F)
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97A

Route from Birmingham to Birmingham Airport/NEC via Bordesley Green, Heartlands Hospital and Chelmsley Wood. Reintroduced to serve BHX in July 2024. Terminates at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal (Stand K) and Birmingham International Station.

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Birmingham Church Centre (Stop MS7)Birmingham Bus Mall (Stop MS16)Digbeth Allison StDigbeth Birmingham Coach StationDeritend, adj Gibb StDeritend, adj Fazeley StDeritend, adj Derby StBordesley, before Witton StBordesley, opp Maxstoke StBordesley, adj Venetia RdBordesley, opp Tilton RdBordesley Green, adj Bangor RdBordesley Green Victoria StBordesley Green, adj Pikewater RdBordesley Green Norwood RdBordesley Green, opp Imperial RdBordesley Green, adj Fordrough LaneBordesley Green, after Colonial RdBordesley Green, opp Marchmont RdAlum Rock, opp Belchers LaneAlum Rock Heartlands Hospital (Stop HC)Alum Rock Kenwood Rd (Stop HD)Alum Rock Eastfield RdStechford, opp Upton RdStechford, before Richmond RdStechford, opposite Denton GroveStechford Police StationStechford, before Church RdLea Hall Pool Lane AllotmentsLea Hall, opp Queens RdThe LeaLea Hall, adj Holbeach RdLea Hall Mirfield RdKitt's Green, opposite Centenary HouseKitt's Green, adj Kyngsford RdTile Cross, adj Sheldon Hall AveTile Cross Wheatlands CroftTile Cross, before Briddsland RdTile Cross, opp Shirestone RdTile Cross, after Leominster HouseFordbridge, opp Shelly CloseFordbridge, adj Brickhill DriveFordbridge, opp Coleford DriveChelmsley Wood Winchester Drive (Stop CA)Chelmsley Interchange (Stop CJ)Chelmsley Wood, adj Stella CroftChelmsley Wood, opposite Birch CroftChelmsley Wood, opposite Rowan WayChelmsley Wood, after Whitebeam RdBirmingham Business Park, before Chester RdBirmingham Business Park, after Chester RdBirmingham Business Park Coleshill RdNational Exhibition Centre, adj Bickenhill LaneNational Exhibition Centre, opp Elmdon Trading EstateNational Exhibition Centre, before Morris WayNational Exhibition Centre, opposite Ingenuity HouseBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal (Stand K)Birmingham International Station (Stop NB)
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17A

Half-hourly service launched August 2025 connecting Birmingham city centre with Birmingham Airport and NEC via Small Heath, Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Garretts Green, Tile Cross and Marston Green.

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Birmingham Moor St SelfridgesDigbeth Allison StDigbeth Birmingham Coach StationDeritend, after Adderley StBordesley Rail Station (E-bound)Bordesley CircusBordesley St Andrew's StadiumBordesley, adj Little Green LaneSmall Heath, adj Eversley RdBordesley Green Prince Albert StBordesley Green, opp Charles RdBordesley Green, opp Mansel RdBordesley Green, opp Hobmoor RdBordesley Green, opp St Benedicts RdBordesley Green, opp Monica RdHay Mills, opposite Waverley SchoolHay Mills, opp Heybarnes RdHay Mills, adj Millhouse RdHay Mills, after Rosedale GroveYardley, after Wash LaneYardley, adj Clements RdYardley, before Stoney LaneYardley, after Church RdYardley, after Harvey RdYardley, opp Elmcroft RdYardley, opposite Digbeth in the FieldCockshut Hill, opp Ollerton RdCockshut Hill, adj Bilton Grange RdCockshut HillCockshut Hill, opp Markfield RdGarretts Green, before Sheldon Heath RdGarretts Green, adj Meon GroveGarretts Green, adj Sheldon Heath AcademyLyndon Green, opp Radley CourtGarretts Green, opp Elmstead AveTile Cross, adj Mackadown LaneTile Cross, before Railway BridgeTile Cross, opposite Cumberford AveTile Cross ShopsTile Cross, adj Bell WalkMarston Green TavernMarston Green, adj Coleshill RdMarston Green, adj Brook CroftNational Exhibition Centre, adj CottagesNational Exhibition Centre, adj Bickenhill LaneNational Exhibition Centre, opp Elmdon Trading EstateNational Exhibition Centre, before Morris WayNational Exhibition Centre, opposite Ingenuity HouseBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal (Stand K)Birmingham International Station (Stop NA)
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National Express

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National Express is the UK's leading long-distance coach operator, connecting over 900 destinations nationwide. Seven intercity coach routes serve Birmingham Airport directly at the terminal door, linking the airport with London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Liverpool, Coventry, Leicester, Luton Airport, Stansted Airport, Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport and Wolverhampton.

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180

Daily intercity coach service between Birmingham and Glasgow via Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Wetherby, Newcastle and Edinburgh. Serves Birmingham Airport bus terminal with onward service to Birmingham Coach Station at Digbeth.

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Birmingham Coach Station, DigbethBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HLeicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationNottingham Broad Marsh Bus StationSheffield (City Centre) Interchange, Pond StreetLeeds Coach & Bus Station, Dyer StreetMoto Services Wetherby (A1) Southbound Service AreaNewcastle upon Tyne Coach Station, St James BoulevardEdinburgh Bus Station, Elder StreetGlasgow Buchanan Bus Station
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210

Daily intercity coach service between Gatwick Airport and Wolverhampton via Heathrow Airport, Birmingham Airport and Digbeth. Provides direct airport-to-airport connections and city centre access.

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Gatwick Airport (South) Lower Forecourt, Stops 1-5Gatwick Airport (North) Lower ForecourtHeathrow Airport (T5) Arrivals forecourt, Stops 11-15Heathrow Airport Central Bus StationBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HBirmingham Coach Stn, DigbethBirmingham (Bearwood) Hagley Rd, lay-by, opposite Bus StnDudley Bus Stop, Castle Gate Island, Tipton RoadWolverhampton Bus Station (Stand E)
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424

Overnight intercity coach service between London Victoria and Blackpool via Heathrow Airport, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester Airport and Preston. Provides a convenient overnight connection from London to Birmingham Airport.

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London Victoria Coach Station, Departures HallHeathrow Airport Central Bus StationBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HBirmingham Coach Station, DigbethWalsall Hatherton Rd, Stop WEStoke-on-Trent Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & BManchester Airport The Station, Bays A, B or CManchester Coach Station, Chorlton StreetBolton Interchange, Great Moor StreetPreston Coach Station, Tithebarn StreetBlackpool Central Coach Station, New Bonny Street
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466

Daily intercity coach service between Bradford and London Victoria via Leeds, Sheffield, Chesterfield, Derby, Birmingham Airport, Warwick and Heathrow Airport. Serves Birmingham Airport directly from Heathrow for convenient inter-airport connections.

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Huddersfield Bus StationHalifax Bus Station, Stand ABradford Nelson Street N2Leeds Coach & Bus Stn, Dyer StSheffield (Meadowhall, M1 J34) InterchangeSheffield (City Centre) Interchange, Pond StreetChesterfield Coach Stn, Beckingham WayDerby Riverlights Bus StnBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HWarwick Services, M40Heathrow Airport Central Bus StationLondon Victoria Coach Station, Arrivals Hall
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551

Daily intercity coach service between London and Liverpool via Heathrow Airport, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Nantwich and Chester. Connects Birmingham Airport to Liverpool and London with stops at both Heathrow and Birmingham Airport.

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London Victoria Coach Station, Departures HallHeathrow Airport Central Bus StationBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HBirmingham Coach Station, DigbethStoke-on-Trent Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & BNantwich Bus StationChester Bus Interchange, Gorse StacksBirkenhead Hamilton Square Station, Chester Street, Stop BBLiverpool Liverpool One Bus Station, Canning Place
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707

Daily coach service between Luton Airport and Birmingham via Milton Keynes, Northampton and Coventry. Provides a direct coach link between Birmingham Airport and Luton Airport for passengers with connecting flights.

🚏 Stops:
Luton Interchange, adj Rail Stn, Stand 3Luton Airport, Airport Bus Station, Stands N, P or QMilton Keynes Coachway, A509 near M1 Junction 14Northampton (Queen Eleanor Interchange), London Rd, nr Parkfield AvenueNorthampton (Far Cotton), London Rd, Delapre CrescentNorthampton North Gate Bus Stn, Bay 14, Bradshaw StNorthampton Victoria St, adj Upper Mounts car parkCoventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, Stands B, C & DBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HBirmingham Coach Stn, Digbeth
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777

Daily coach service between Stansted Airport and Birmingham via Cambridge, Leicester and Coventry. Provides a direct inter-airport coach link for passengers with connecting flights at Stansted.

🚏 Stops:
Stansted Airport Coach Station, Bays 20-22Cambridge Parkside, Express Coach StopsLeicester St Margaret's Bus & Coach StationCoventry Pool Meadow Bus Station, Stands B, C & DBirmingham Airport Bus Terminal, Comet Rd, Stop HBirmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
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