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Transfer from Birmingham airport to the city centre

Birmingham → city centre · about 26 km · about 25 min · fixed price €70 per vehicle.

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Birmingham → city centre

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Quick answer · checked 23 Oct 2026

Birmingham → Birmingham city centre: key facts

A private transfer from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham city centre costs €70 per car for 1–3 passengers and €110 per van for 4–8. It is a fixed price for the whole vehicle, the same amount you pay when you book. The road distance is 26 km via M6; the drive takes about 25 min with clear roads, so plan on 25–35 min at busy times.

Where the driver waits: The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the Birmingham Airport terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name. We track your flight and the first 60 minutes after landing are free; the driver helps with your luggage.

Birmingham's centre lies roughly northwest of the airport, with New Street station, the Bullring shopping centre and the canal network at its heart. The route runs along the motorway network towards the city and then onto the ring road, with roadworks and the morning and evening rush hour regularly slowing the last stretch. Parts of the central retail area, including around New Street and the Bullring, are pedestrianised, so the driver stops at the nearest open road, often a hotel entrance on a side street.

The centre is divided into recognisable districts. Around Bullring and Grand Central you have New Street station, the markets and the Rotunda. The Jewellery Quarter lies to the north-west, the Mailbox and Brindleyplace sit along the canals, and Digbeth is a creative district to the south-east. Most hotels are within a short ride or walk of New Street station. On match days and during major events at the NEC or Utilita Arena, traffic grows heavy, and some central roads close for events.

Public transport instead: Avanti West Coast and other operators train Birmingham International to New Street from Birmingham International (via free Air-Rail Link) to Birmingham New Street — about 10–30 min, several trains an hour.

Price
€70 per car (1–3) · €110 per van (4–8)
Distance
26 km by road
Driving time
25 min, 25–35 min at busy times
Pickup
BHX arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before
Public transport
Avanti West Coast and other operators Birmingham International to New Street

Sources (checked 23 Oct 2026): visitbirmingham.com, iaro.com; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€70
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€110
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 26 km
Travel time: 25 min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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How it works

From booking to back seat in 60 seconds

No queues, no language barrier — just a relaxed ride at a fixed price from the moment you land.

1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. We confirm by email within 30 minutes.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the BHX arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. The price is all-inclusive: airport parking and drop-off charges are already included.

3

A comfortable ride

A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

Your driver

Real local drivers — not an anonymous app

Every driver is hand-picked and knows Birmingham and the roads around it.

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Base price
from €70
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Luggage
included
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Flight tracking
included
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
included
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Child seat
+€10
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Extra stop
+€10
Why ShuttleHero

The details that make the difference

Four small things that matter a lot after a long flight.

Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

24/7 personal support

A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.

FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Birmingham city centre?

About 26 km via M6: 25 min with clear roads, 25–35 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €70 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at BHX?

The driver waits in the arrivals hall of the Birmingham Airport terminal, after baggage reclaim and the customs exit, with a sign showing your name.

Is there a train from Birmingham Airport to the city centre?

Yes, the free Air-Rail Link takes you to Birmingham International station, from where trains reach Birmingham New Street in roughly 10-30 minutes.

Can the car stop outside New Street station?

The streets directly around New Street are restricted, so the driver stops at the nearest open road.

Is €70 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €110, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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