Where is the drop off zone at Birmingham International train station?

The drop-off and pick-up point at Birmingham International train station is located directly outside the station entrance, accessible via the main station car park. A dedicated, clearly signed area is available for quick drop-offs. Additionally, short-stay parking is available in the adjacent multi-storey car park for longer stays.

Is there a drop-off point at Birmingham International train station?

Yes, there is a pick-up and drop-off point at Birmingham International station and a multi-storey car park that can be used for short and long-term stays.

Is there a drop-off point at NEC Birmingham?

If you plan to arrive at the NEC via Taxi, you will be dropped off at either the Piazza drop off and pick up area or the Atrium entrance. You can be picked up by the main entrance, you will find TOA located at either the Piazza or Atrium, a short walk from the main entrances.

Is Birmingham drop off free?

Using the Drop Off

Stays of up to 10 minutes in this car park are free, making it ideal for dropping off passengers flying from Birmingham Airport. Stays of over 10 minutes are charged at the standard tariff rate, which you'll see displayed at the car park entrance.

Can I pick up from the drop-off zone at Birmingham Airport?

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How to beat airport drop off charges?

To avoid airport drop-off charges, use the airport's free long-stay or mid-stay car parks (often with free shuttle buses or short walks), find nearby public transport hubs for drop-offs, look for designated free drop-off zones outside the paid areas, or check for Blue Badge exemptions, always confirming your airport's specific options online beforehand. 

Can I drop someone off at the airport?

You can drop off passengers and help them with their luggage at the departures curbside. If you do, please stay with your vehicle at all times.

Is there free parking for picking up at Birmingham Airport?

Yes, Birmingham Airport (BHX) offers short free periods in its Drop & Go area (up to 30 mins) and Car Parks 1, 2, 3 (first 10 mins free), but for actual picking up, the Drop & Go time is often too short, making short-stay car parks (like Car Parks 1, 2, 3 or Car Park 5) or the nearby Cell Phone Lot (at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International, not BHX) better options for waiting, with Car Parks 1, 2, 3 being close but charged after the initial free period, or Car Park 5 for a slightly longer walk with affordable rates. 

How long do you get to pay an airport drop-off charge?

Payment can only be made after you visit the Express Set Down area. To avoid a parking charge, please ensure that you make your payment by midnight the day after your visit. Alternatively, you can set up an autopay account through our payment portal.

How long does it take to walk from NEC to Birmingham International train station?

The NEC is located a five-minute covered walk from Birmingham International Railway Station.

Can you walk from Birmingham International train station to NEC bus?

The NEC Campus is located next to Birmingham Airport in Solihull, a short walk from Birmingham International Train Station and the Bus Interchange so is an ideal location to access using public transport.

Does Birmingham train station have a car park?

Car park. The short stay car park is located at the end of the drop and go facility, off Hill Street, and has 39 spaces. Rail replacement vehicles will operate from Smallbrook Queensway, outside TK Maxx. Please check your destination before boarding.

How long can you stay at Birmingham International Station short stay car park?

At Birmingham International Station's Short Stay car park (Rapid Drop Off), you can stay up to 20 minutes for free for quick drop-offs/pick-ups; longer stays are charged at standard tariffs (e.g., £12.50 weekdays, £9.50 weekends). It's designed for quick trips, not long-term parking, with a strict return policy (no returns within 4 hours for the designated drop-off area). 

Can you pick up from the drop-off point at Birmingham Airport?

If you need to pick up passengers then please use Car Park 1, 2 or 3 as the 10 minutes free Drop Off facility may not provide enough time and you may get charged. Car park 1, 2 and 3 are only a 3 minute walk away from the terminal and you can use the car park for £9.50 within the hour.

What time is parking free until?

Parking is free from 10 PM to 8 AM every night in standard zones, all day Sunday, and on public holidays (with exceptions).

What is the airport 45 minute rule?

Check-In Times at U.S. Airports

For most airports, when traveling domestically, baggage must be checked in at least 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time (airports requiring additional time for check-in or baggage acceptance are listed below, Go to footer note).

Can I go inside the airport without a ticket to drop someone?

No, you cannot cross the airport security inside the airport and hang out in the airport terminal without a valid ticket or airport gate pass. Even if you want to drop off an unaccompanied minor or a person with a disability at an airport drop off area, you still need an airport escort pass from the airline.

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.

Where to wait for arrivals at Birmingham Airport?

Car park 1 is also ideal if you're coming to Birmingham Airport to pick up arriving passengers.