Birmingham Airport · BHX
Your guide to Birmingham Airport
Departures and arrivals, the quickest way into the city, where to park or drop off, and what to expect at security, all checked against public sources.
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Getting into Birmingham
The airport is about 8 miles east of the city centre, next to the NEC and junction 6 of the M42. These are the main options from the terminal.
From BHX to Birmingham and the NEC
| Option | Typical time | Where to catch it |
|---|---|---|
| Air-Rail Link, then train | About 2 min, then about 10 min to New Street | First floor of the terminal |
| Bus X1 or X12 | Longer; depends on traffic | Bus stops K and L outside the terminal |
| Taxi or private hire | Often 20 to 30 min outside rush hour | Outside the terminal, or pre-book |
| To the NEC | Air-Rail Link, then a short walk | First floor of the terminal |
From the airport's train and bus pages. Taxi times are a typical estimate.
Parking, lounges and hotels at BHX
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Flights
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Getting there
To Birmingham and the NECTrain, bus, taxi and carTrain and Air-Rail LinkBirmingham International stationParking at BHXOn-airport car parks and meet and greetDrop-off and pick-upCharges, free option and red routesCar hire at BHXRental desks and opening hoursHotels near BHX and the NECWalk to the terminal or the NEC
In the terminal
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