Birmingham International Airport Trains
Cheap Train Tickets to and From Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is directly connected to various 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 around 15–30 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 center. After arriving at Birmingham city center, you have the option to board subsequent 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.
Trains to Birmingham International Airport
There are direct trains to Birmingham Airport from Aberystwyth, Banbury, Walsall and other major cities. Train links from other towns, such as Leicester, Shrewsbury, and Derby might need transfer.
Trains From Birmingham International Airport
There are regular services running from Birmingham International Airport. For example, there are typically three trains per hour to London Euston and up to four to Birmingham New Street.
There are direct trains from Birmingham Airport to Banbury, Wolverhampton, Northampton, Coventry and other major cities. Reaching destinations like Nottingham may require a transfer at an intermediate station depending on the specific route and chosen train service.
Trains From Birmingham International Airport to Birmingham
Birmingham City Center has five stations: New Street, Moor Street, Snow Hill, Jewellery Quarter, and Five Ways. You can take a direct train from Birmingham International Station and arrive at Birmingham New Street in as little as 10 minutes.
The first train departs at 05:42, and the last train leaves at 01:21 (the following day). There are usually 95 train per day traveling from Birmingham International Station to the city center, with ticket prices starting from £4.70 when booked in advance.
Travelers from Leicester, Tamworth, Coventry, Northampton and more can enjoy direct train services to Birmingham New Street. From this station, you can conveniently access Birmingham International Station, which is just two minutes away from Birmingham Airport on the free Air-Rail Link.
| Route | Average Duration | Departures (First Train) | Departures (Last Train) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street | 12m | 00:53 | 23:16 | From US$1.27 |
| Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International | 11m | 00:41 | 23:50 | From US$1.27 |
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FAQs About Birmingham International Airport Trains
Can you walk from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham International Train Station?
Yes, it's 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 eight miles 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.
{CrossCountry}: Manchester Piccadilly, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, London Euston via Northampton, Northampton, and Coventry.
Transport for Wales: Shrewsbury, of which trains either continue to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli after dividing at Machynlleth, or continue to Holyhead via Wrexham General and Chester.