Directions to Birmingham Airport
Set right in the heart of the country, Birmingham Airport is conveniently positioned to be a transport hub for people all over the UK. Birmingham Airport is not only well connected to the motorway for those travelling by car, but also positioned very closely to Birmingham International train station.
How to get to Birmingham Airport by car
If you are making the journey to Birmingham Airport in your car, you’ll find the Airport has great links to the M6 and M42 in both directions. We would advise that you plan your journey ahead of time and if you will be travelling during rush hour (7:30-09:00 and 16:30-18:00) make sure to factor in some extra time to your journey as traffic can build up in the area at these times – particularly on the M6.
What is the postcode for Birmingham Airport
Many people find a sat nav to be the most convenient way to plan their journey, so if you are using one please enter the postcode: B26 3QJ
What is the address for Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport, Airport Way, Birmingham, B26 3QJ
If you prefer to follow directions, here’s how to get to Birmingham Airport from different parts of the UK:
From the North West
Leave the M6 at Junction 4A, onto the M42, where you will see signposts for London and Solihull. Leave the M42 at Junction 6 onto the A45, then simply follow the signs for the airport.
From the North East
Leave the M42 at Junction 6 onto the A45, then simply follow the signs for the airport.
From the East
Take the M6 and follow the road to the A45, then follow the signs for the airport.
From the South East
Travel up via the M40, and then join the M42 in Coventry, you will then see the airport signposted.
From the South West
Follow the M5 to the M42 in Coventry, you will then see the airport signposted.
How to get to Birmingham Airport by train
Reaching Birmingham Airport by train is very simple, as Birmingham International Station is directly linked to the terminal building via the Air-Rail Link monorail. The monorail only takes a couple of minutes to take passengers from the station to the airport and runs from 3:30am until 00:30am, when not in use there is a replacement bus service in operation.
The train station itself is a very well connected transport hub, with connections to over 100 towns and cities. A number of train operators have services that stop at Birmingham International Station, with frequent departures every hour.
How to get to Birmingham Airport by bus or coach
If you are travelling from Birmingham city centre, or nearby Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Airport is accessible by bus. There are currently 3 bus routes in operation, which are the X1, X12 and the 75/75A. You can find timetables and more information here.
If you are travelling from further afield, National Express and Megabus offer a number of long distance services from major towns and cities across the UK. Please be aware that you must purchase a ticket for these services in advance.