Birmingham International Airport Trains

Birmingham International Airport Trains

Cheap Train Tickets To/From Birmingham Airport

Birmingham International Airport Trains

Birmingham Airport is directly connected to countless towns and cities via Birmingham International Station. The free Air-Rail Link takes only two minutes to get to the station, which provides direct connections to the city centre (serviced by Birmingham New Street), with train journeys taking around15-30 minutes. With Trip.com, you can easily book affordable train tickets to Birmingham Airport from anywhere in the UK.

On this page, we provide you with information about the trains to and from Birmingham Airport, including the first and last trains between Birmingham International Station and Birmingham city centre. After arriving at Birmingham city centre, you have the option to board other trains for travel to various cities across the UK, including Banbury, Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, and more. You can expect rail services from Avanti West Coast Trains, West Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales from Birmingham International to a range of destinations.

Birmingham International Airport Trains

Trains to Birmingham International Airport

There are direct trains to Birmingham Airport from Aberystwyth, Banbury and Walsall, and other major cities. Train links from other towns, such as Leicester, Shrewsbury and Derby might need transfer. Book on Trip.com easily, you can get more discounts.

Trains From Birmingham International Airport

There are regular services running from Birmingham International Airport. For example, three trains per hour to London Euston, up to four to Birmingham New Street, and one to London Euston via Northampton.

There are direct trains from Birmingham Airport to Banbury, Wolverhampton, Northampton, Coventry and other major cities. Reaching destinations like Nottingham might involve a transfer at an intermediate station depending on the specific route and chosen train service.

Trains From Birmingham International Airport to Birmingham

Birmingham city centre has five stations: New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill, Jewellery Quarter, and Five Ways. You can take a direct train and arrive at Birmingham New Street in just 15-30 minutes from Birmingham International Station.

The first train departs at 05:42, and the last train leaves at 01:31 (the following day). There are usually 119 trains per day travelling from Birmingham International Station to the city centre, with ticket prices starting from £4.70 when booked in advance.

Travellers from Leicester, Tamworth, London Euston, Coventry, Northampton and more can enjoy direct train services to Birmingham New Street. Additionally, people from other parts of the West Midlands England region can conveniently access from here to the airport, enabling them to fly to wherever they want!

RouteAverage Duration
Departures
(First Train)
Departures
(Last Train)
Price
Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street12m00:4123:16from US$1.34
Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International11m00:4123:50from US$1.34

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FAQs About Birmingham International Airport Trains

  • Can you walk from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham International Train Station?

    Yes, it is only a short walk. However, there is a free Air-Rail Link that takes only two minutes to get to the station and operates between 03:30 and 00:30 hours daily.
  • How far is Birmingham New Street Station from the airport?

    {Birmingham New Street} Station is approximately 14 miles (23 kilometers) from Birmingham Airport. The journey by train from Birmingham International Station (the station serving the airport) to {Birmingham New Street} typically takes around 10-15 minutes. Trains run frequently, making it a convenient option for travelers.
  • Where does Birmingham International Train Station go?

    Rail services operate regularly from {Birmingham International} to a range of destinations, by a number of operators, including: {Avanti West Coast} Trains: {London Euston}, {Birmingham New Street}, and {Wolverhampton} via {Birmingham New Street} {West Midlands Railway} / London North Western Railway: {London Euston}, Northampton, Milton Keynes, {Birmingham New Street}, and Rugby. {Cross Country}: {Manchester Piccadilly}, Bournemouth, {Birmingham New Street}, {London Euston} via Northampton, Northampton, and {Coventry}. {Transport for Wales}: Shrewsbury, of which trains either continues to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli after dividing at Machynlleth, or continues to Holyhead via Wrexham General and Chester.
*The prices shown in the table above are the lowest fares available within the next seven days and do not represent further discounted split ticket options. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class.