The quickest practical way from Bristol Airport to Birmingham Airport is the A1 Flyer bus to Bristol Temple Meads (about 30 minutes, £9.50), then a direct CrossCountry train to Birmingham International station (about 1 hour 42 minutes), followed by the free Air-Rail Link monorail straight into the terminal. Advance train fares start from around £6-£15, though walk-up fares on the day can run considerably higher. A direct door-to-door taxi covers the 106-mile route in around 2 hours 27 minutes and typically costs from roughly £400 for a standard car with one operator's current fixed pricing, more for larger vehicles. Checked 2026.
Train: Bristol Airport to Birmingham Airport via Temple Meads
This is the most direct public transport route, because Birmingham International station sits right next to the airport terminal, connected by a free monorail.
- Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads. Take the A1 Flyer bus from the airport's Public Transport Interchange. It's a limited-stop express service running up to every 8 minutes around the clock, taking roughly 26-30 minutes to Temple Meads, for £9.50 single.
- Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham International. CrossCountry runs direct trains on this route, taking around 1 hour 42 minutes for the 126km journey. Advance single fares start from around £6-£15 if booked ahead; turning up on the day without a ticket booked in advance can cost significantly more, sometimes £40 or above, so book in advance through National Rail, Trainline or the CrossCountry website if you can.
- Birmingham International station to the terminal. Birmingham Airport is directly connected to Birmingham International station by the free Air-Rail Link monorail, which runs daily between 03:30 and 00:30. It leaves from the first floor of the station and arrives on the first floor of the terminal, a journey of only a couple of minutes.
Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours door to door once you add a realistic buffer for the Flyer bus, any wait for your train connection, and the walk and monorail at the Birmingham end.
Coach: Bristol Airport to Birmingham
National Express runs a direct coach from Bristol Airport to Birmingham Coach Station in Digbeth, with a guaranteed seat, free Wi-Fi and a luggage allowance of one large suitcase (or two medium cases) plus one soft hand luggage item. This gets you into central Birmingham, not the airport itself: Birmingham Coach Station is in Digbeth, about 20-30 minutes from Birmingham Airport by local bus, train or taxi, so factor in that extra leg if you need the airport specifically rather than the city centre. This option tends to suit travellers heading into Birmingham for other reasons, rather than those connecting straight through to a flight from BHX.
Taxi: Bristol Airport to Birmingham Airport direct
A door-to-door taxi or private transfer is the only option that skips changing vehicles entirely. The route covers around 106 miles and takes roughly 2 hours 27 minutes by road under normal traffic conditions. Fixed-price transfer operators quote by vehicle size rather than a single flat rate; one current example from a fixed-price operator's own published pricing: around £400 for a standard saloon (up to 4 passengers, 2 large bags), rising for an estate, MPV or minibus. Prices vary between operators, so compare a couple of quotes for your exact date and vehicle size rather than assuming any single figure is the going rate.
Which option should you choose?
| Option | Approx. time | Approx. cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flyer bus + train + Air-Rail Link | 2.5-3 hours | From about £16 (bus + advance train fare) | Solo or light-luggage travellers booking ahead |
| National Express coach to Digbeth + local transfer | 3+ hours | Coach fare plus a short local onward fare | Travellers going into Birmingham city, not the airport |
| Direct taxi or private transfer | About 2.5 hours | From around £400+ per vehicle | Groups, heavy luggage, or a fixed early departure time |