Is Birmingham International train station the same as New Street?
No, Birmingham International (BHI) and Birmingham New Street (BNS) are two different, separate train stations located about 8–10 miles apart. New Street is the central city hub, while International serves the airport, NEC, and Genting Arena. They are connected by frequent 10-15 minute train journeys.
How long is it from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street?
On average, it takes around 16 minutes to travel from Birmingham International to Birmingham New Street by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 8 minutes though. You'll usually find 198 trains per day running along the 8 miles (12 km) route between these two destinations.
How do I get from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International?
To travel from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International, we think the best way is to take the train! Trains are comfortable and train journeys on this route take around 14 minutes, with the fastest trains taking 9 minutes - take a look at our Journey Planner for more information.
Can you walk from Birmingham International train station to NEC via?
Birmingham International is the nearest train station for all venues and is just a ten minute walk from the halls of the NEC. Access to the NEC is via the covered 'Bridgelink'.
From Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International (West Midlands) (16/08/2024)
Does Birmingham International count as Birmingham stations?
The station group is printed on national railway tickets as BIRMINGHAM STNS and does not include the airport station of Birmingham International, which is located some 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) east of the city centre next to Birmingham Airport and National Exhibition Centre.
How often do trains run from New Street to Birmingham International?
Trains depart from Birmingham New Street as early as 05:30 and as late as 06:28. There are approximately 1 trains per hour to Birmingham International, totalling around 9 trains per day. For a train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International, you can get fares as low as £4.80.
Birmingham Airport (IATA: BHX, ICAO: EGBB), formerly Birmingham International Airport, is an international airport in the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England.
Yes, Birmingham New Street station is intrinsically linked with Grand Central, a large shopping centre built above and around the station, making them essentially the same destination for many people, with Grand Central housing shops and dining on the concourse above the platforms. So, when people refer to "New Street" (the station) or "Grand Central" (the shopping centre), they are usually talking about the same central transport and retail hub in Birmingham, England.
Can you walk from Birmingham International train station to the airport?
Yes, you can walk from Birmingham International Train Station to the Airport terminal, especially if the free Air-Rail Link monorail is down for maintenance, but it's a short walk (around 10-15 mins) through the NEC complex, so the monorail is generally preferred and takes only 2 minutes for a more direct route.
Birmingham New Street, also known as New Street station, is the largest and busiest of the three main railway stations in Birmingham city centre, West Midlands, England; it is a central hub of the British railway system.
Does Birmingham International Airport have a train station?
Yes, Birmingham Airport (BHX) has direct access to Birmingham International train station, connected by a free, frequent "Air-Rail Link" monorail that takes about two minutes to reach the airport terminal. This station offers mainline rail services to major cities like London (Euston) and Birmingham New Street, making it very convenient for travel to and from the airport.
The nearest station to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is Birmingham International, about a 5-minute walk from the venue. Birmingham International is served by regular trains between Birmingham New Street to Coventry, Northampton and London Euston.
Birmingham International Station is directly connected to Birmingham Airport by the free 'Air-Rail Link' people mover. The Air-Rail Link takes two minutes to get to the airport and operates between 03:30 and 00:30 daily.
There is a direct train from Birmingham New Street to Birmingham International, the closest station to the NEC. In total, the journey should take around 30 to 40 minutes.
Can you walk from Birmingham International Station to the airport?
Yes, you can walk from Birmingham International Train Station to the Airport terminal, especially if the free Air-Rail Link monorail is down for maintenance, but it's a short walk (around 10-15 mins) through the NEC complex, so the monorail is generally preferred and takes only 2 minutes for a more direct route.
What is the closest station to Birmingham International?
If you're jumping on the train you'll find three stations to choose from, all in the city centre, and all just a short walk from the ICC with New Street Station the closest. There is also a tram network that connects Birmingham to Wolverhampton, which stops at Centenary Square, just outside the ICC.
