Birmingham Airport to Birmingham city centre
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
Twenty-five minutes north-west on the A45. The city centre has been rebuilt around pedestrian squares, so several hotels can only be reached from one side — give the hotel name and the driver takes the right approach.
Arriving at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport is in the middle of England, next to the M42 and the NEC exhibition centre. It serves the Midlands, and it is within two hours of most of the country — which is why so many of its transfers go well beyond the city itself.
- The NEC and the Resorts World hotels are minutes from the terminal, and the walk is longer than the drive at the end of a long day.
- Coventry is closer than Birmingham city centre — twenty minutes against twenty-five.
- Traffic on the M42 and M6 around the airport is heavy at commuting hours and on exhibition days.
How long it really takes
Maps says 24 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 54 to 99 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham city centre?
About 24 minutes for the 25 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham city centre?
From £64 for up to four passengers, and £106 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Birmingham Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.