Birmingham New Street transfer guide
Birmingham New Street is the city's main railway station and one of the busiest interchanges outside London. Birmingham Airport is around 8 miles southeast, reachable via the free Air-Rail Link monorail from nearby Birmingham International station. When arranging the journey, the most useful details are your exact pickup point, destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage needs. Giving those details clearly helps the booking process and reduces uncertainty on the day.
What to plan before travelling
- Confirm the exact pickup and destination.
- Allow sensible time for traffic, baggage and meeting points.
- Check passenger and luggage needs before selecting a vehicle.
- Use the related airport and station pages to plan onward travel.
Connecting from Birmingham New Street
The train connection to Birmingham International (for the airport) takes around 11–13 minutes, while a direct road transfer typically takes 20–25 minutes via the M42. Given New Street's central location near the Bullring and Grand Central, it's a common pickup point for visitors heading onward to the airport or NEC.
Airport, station and hotel connections
UK journeys often involve more than one transport point. You may travel from an airport to a city centre, from a railway station to a hotel, or between towns and airports. The related pages on this site help you move between these journey stages.
Booking guidance
Use the online booking form for the exact route and available vehicle choices. If the journey involves multiple stops, unusual luggage, accessibility requirements or a tight connection, contact the team before travel so the requirements can be discussed.