🚇 Public Transport near Birmingham Airport
Birmingham, West Midlands • Last updated 2025-09-06 UTC
West Midlands Railway
West Midlands Railway serves Birmingham International station with frequent regional and longer-distance trains across the West Midlands and to London (via London Northwestern Railway services shown on this site). Birmingham International is linked to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by the free Air-Rail Link, enabling easy transfers between terminal and rail services without leaving the airport campus.
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Birmingham International ↔ Birmingham New Street
Direct trains between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street for fast access to central Birmingham. Services operate throughout the day and connect airport passengers to city centre rail links. Travel to the airport is via Birmingham International station, linked to the terminal by the free Air-Rail Link.
Birmingham International ↔ London Euston
Direct services link Birmingham International with London Euston, providing a one‑seat journey for airport passengers travelling to and from the capital. Trains are shown on the West Midlands Railway site (operated by West Midlands Trains/London Northwestern Railway). The airport is reached via the Air‑Rail Link from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International ↔ Watford Junction
Regional services connect Birmingham International with Watford Junction on the West Coast Main Line, useful for airport passengers traveling to Hertfordshire and north-west London. Access to the airport is via the free Air‑Rail Link from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International ↔ Northampton
Direct regional trains link Birmingham International and Northampton, serving intermediate West Coast Main Line stations. Ideal for airport access from Northamptonshire. Transfers to the terminal are via the Air‑Rail Link from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International ↔ Rugby
Direct services operate between Birmingham International and Rugby on the West Coast Main Line, providing convenient rail access to and from the airport. The terminal is connected to Birmingham International by the free Air‑Rail Link.
Birmingham International ↔ Wolverhampton
Services between Birmingham International and Wolverhampton are typically via Birmingham New Street, with journey options shown on the West Midlands Railway site. Transfer to the airport is by Air‑Rail Link from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International ↔ Birmingham Snow Hill
Journeys between Birmingham International and Birmingham Snow Hill generally require a change (usually at Birmingham New Street or Moor Street). The airport connection is via the free Air‑Rail Link from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International ↔ Perry Barr
Travel between Birmingham International and Perry Barr typically involves changing trains in central Birmingham. Airport access is via the Air‑Rail Link from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham International ↔ Birmingham Moor Street
Connections between Birmingham International and Birmingham Moor Street usually require a change in central Birmingham. The airport is linked to Birmingham International station by the free Air‑Rail Link.
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Avanti West Coast
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.
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.
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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CrossCountry
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.
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.
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.
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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Transport for Wales
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.
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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