Transfer to/from - Birmingham airport (BHX)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Leaving through the main level door, you will find the meeting point for Uber rides. However, it is important to remember that these points can change without notice, so it is best to follow the directions on the app once your ride has been confirmed.

Bus

There are two National Express West Midlands services (Tel +44 121 254 7272) accessing the airport, with a fare of £2.00 and a journey time to the city centre of around 25 minutes:
- X1: Birmingham, Yardley, Sheldon, Solihull, Meriden, Coventry (24 hours a day).
- X12: Birmingham, Water Orton, Hams Hall, Coleshill, Chelmsley, Solihull (from 5:10 am to 0:05 am).

Alternatively, line 96 from Diamond Bus (Tel +44 121 322 2222) runs to Chelmsley, Castle Bromwich, Fort Retail Park and Kingstanding from 5:00 am to 11:25 pm. Tickets cost £2.40.

There are also National Express buses (Tel +44 871 781 8181) to destinations around the country, including Birmingham, Oxford, Luton, Milton Keynes and Manchester.

Megabus (Tel +44 871 266 3333) provides low-cost transport (fares from £1.00) to various locations around the country, including London, Manchester and Leeds.

Train

The Air-Rail Link system is free and links the site to Birmingham International Station in 2 minutes from 3:30 am to 0:30 am. From there, Avanti West Coast trains (Tel +44 344 556 5650) run to New Street, in the city centre, with a 12-min. journey time and a fare of £4.60, to London Euston (2 hours; £24.00) and Wolverhampton.

London Northwestern Railway (Tel +44 333 311 0006) offers services to New Street, London Euston, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Rugby.

Cross Country services (Tel +44 344 736 9123) run to Manchester Piccadilly, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Northampton and Coventry.

Transport for Wales (Tel +44 333 321 1202) provides transport to Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Pwllheli, Machynlleth, Holyhead, Wrexham General and Chester.

Rent a Car

Taxi

Black Cabs vehicles (Tel +44 121 769 0747) available 24 hours a day outside the Arrivals area. Journey time to Birmingham city centre is approximately 25 minutes and costs £30.00-40.00.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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