Birmingham International Train Station

Address

Birmingham International station
West Midlands B40 1PA

Ticket office opening hours:

SATURDAY
06:15:00 - 21:00:00
SUNDAY
08:15:00 - 21:00:00
WEEKDAYS
05:40:00 - 21:00:00

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Time	Destination	Status	Platform

Station facilities

Seated Area
Waiting Room
Station Buffet
Toilets
Baby Change
Telephones
Wi Fi
Post Box
Shops

Station overview

Accessibility
- Accessible Public Telephones YES Yes
- Accessible Taxis No
- First Class Lounge YES Yes
- Help Points YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Booking Office Counter YES Yes
- Impared Access Staff YES Yes
- Impared Access Ticket Gate YES Yes
- Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
- Induction Loop YES Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
- National Key Toilets YES Yes
- Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
- Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
- Impaired Access Staff Help Hours SATURDAY
  05:30:00 - 02:00:00
  SUNDAY
  07:30:00 - 02:00:00
  WEEKDAYS
  05:30:00 - 02:00:00
- Customer Help Point Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Helpline We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here (https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/passenger-assist.aspx title=).
- Helpline Contact Details 08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
- Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- National Key Toilets
  The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key
- Step Free Access Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
- Staff Help The Passenger Assistance meeting point is past the ticket gates on the concourse. Please talk to a member of staff either in person or via the help point. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.

Airport
- Availability YES Yes
- Note 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.
  For customers heading to Birmingham Airport requiring assistance, staff will be available to provide assistance to the Air-Rail Link where there is an intercom available to advise Birmingham Airport of your arrival for assistance at the Airport.

Baggage Services
- Left Luggage: Available No
- Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Bus information
- Bus Service: Availability YES Yes
- Bus Service: Note Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here (http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/posters/BHI.pdf)

Cycle Storage
- Availability YES Yes
- Closed Circuit TV YES Yes
- Cycle Hire: Note Brompton Bike Hire is available at the station. They have two tariffs to chose from; frequent and leisure. Each has an annual membership fee and a daily hire charge. Please click here (https://www.bromptonbikehire.com/docks/3134-birmingham-international title=) for more information.
- Location
  18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Note
  4 x hoops under NEC link by bus stands (2 x cycles per hoop = 8 spaces)
  10 stands in shelter short stay car park
  Cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station
- Sheltered YES Yes
- Spaces 45
- Type
  Compounds
  Stands
  Racks

Dining and Shopping
- Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
- Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes

Phones, Internet & Wi-fi
- Station Amenities: Telephone YES Yes
- Web Kiosk: Available No
- Station Amenities: Wi-Fi Find WiFi Hotspots around Birmingham International station (http://btwifi.com/find title=)
- Telephone: Usage Type Cards And Coins

Parking
- Car Parking Details
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking/birmingham-international-railway-station-parking" title="">Avanti West Coast website.
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
  Long stay (5 days or more) on both Weekdays and Weekends: £20 per day (for each day including days 1 to 5)
  
  Address:
  Stationlink Road
  Bickenhill Lane
  Solihull
  B40 1PA
  
  Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
  Name: Multi-storey Car Park
  Spaces: 2124
  Charges:
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £132.00
  ThreeMonthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £9.50
  Sunday: £9.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking/birmingham-international-railway-station-parking" title="">Avanti West Coast website.
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
  Long stay (5 days or more) on both Weekdays and Weekends: £20 per day (for each day including days 1 to 5)
  
  Number Accessible Spaces: 24
  Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
  Cctv: Yes
  Open:
  Monday - Sunday - open 24h
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Priority Lounge Information
- First Class Lounge: Note LocatedUp the stairs from the platforms, lift available
  Tickets Accepted
  Avanti West Coast Business, First Open or Advance First tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
  Facilities
  Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with desks, power points and screens with updated train information.
  Refreshments
  Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
  Wi-Fi
  Wi-Fi is available
  Showers
  No showers are available

Restrooms
- Toilets YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Toilets Note
  The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse. There is a Changing Places toilet on the station concourse, accessed using a RADAR key

Station Location & Directions
- Latitude 52.45081461
- Longitude -1.725863394

Station Seating Areas
- First Class Lounge Hours SATURDAY
  08:00:00 - 18:00:00
  SUNDAY
  10:30:00 - 18:00:00
  WEEKDAYS
  05:30:00 - 20:00:00

Station Information
- ATM No
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Bureau De Change No
- Lost Property YES Yes
- Post Box YES Yes
- Shops YES Yes
- Seated Area YES Yes
- Station Buffet YES Yes
- Showers No
- Trolley No
- Wifi YES Yes
- Waiting Room YES Yes
- Lost Property
  Operator Name: https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/?/"> Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- Lost Property: URL https://avantiwestcoast.missingx.com/
- Customer Service Note Except Christmas Day & Boxing Day
- Information Systems DepartureScreensArrivalScreensAnnouncements
- Lost Property Number 0345 528 0253
- Staffing Level YES Yes

Subway/transit
- Metro: Availability No

Ticketing Hours
- Ticket Office Hours SATURDAY
  06:15:00 - 21:00:00
  SUNDAY
  08:15:00 - 21:00:00
  WEEKDAYS
  05:40:00 - 21:00:00

Ticketing Services & Information
- Oyster Pre-Pay No
- Pre-Purchase Collection YES Yes
- Ticket Machine YES Yes
- Customer Service Note Ticket Machines can be found in the main Booking Hall area.
- Penalty Fares VT
- Smartcard Notes Validators on gates only. Ticket machines and booking office for pre purchased collection and only ticket machines for purchase

Ticket Vending Hours
- Ticket Vending Hours FRIDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  MONDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  SATURDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  SUNDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  THURSDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  TUESDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59
  WEDNESDAY
  00:00:00 - 23:59:59

Taxi Information
- Availability YES Yes
- Note Outside the station entrance.

Local Taxis

Birmingham International: Rail Station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:


Sovereign	Phone 0121 711 4000
Airport	Phone 0121 782 3744
TOA	Phone 0121 427 8888

Other transportation
- Cycle Hire YES Yes
- Rail Replacement Services Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station, opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.

About the station

Birmingham International train station opened its gates in 1976 to welcome travellers to the airport and the ever popular NEC. Travelling by train to the airport is becoming increasingly popular among holiday goers. When you catch the train, you can alleviate a lot of the pre-holiday stress and save yourself some money, too. There's no need to panic about traffic or car park prices, and what's better, you won't need a designated driver - so everyone can start their holiday early.

Slap bang in the centre of England, and flying to over 150 destinations, CrossCountry run many popular services to the well-connected Birmingham International station. Some of the most popular routes include Banbury to Birmingham International, Coventry to Birmingham International, Leamington Spa to Birmingham International and Manchester to Birmingham International.

Things to do in Birmingham International Station

There are several benefits of travelling by train to Birmingham International. You'll save paying for car parking, you won't need to stress about traffic, and it's more eco-friendly than driving. Once you've arrived at the station, you'll need to jump on a free and frequent 'Air-Rail Link', which will take you straight to the airport terminal in just two minutes – leaving you plenty of time to relax before your flight.

Travelling to the airport by train means you'll be left with plenty of time to relax and indulge in some of the airport's excellent facilities, including its great eateries and shops. Birmingham Airport has a fantastic selection of shops ranging from casual retailers to designer suppliers. Whether you're looking to pick up some last-minute essentials or treat yourself to new holiday goodies, there's something for everyone. Or suppose you're looking to kick back and relax with some great food and drinks, Birmingham Airport has a fantastic array of cafes, bars, and restaurants.

If you're travelling to Birmingham International Station, but it's not for the airport, you're likely visiting the NEC, the UK's largest event space. Opening in the same year as the station, the NEC is home to national events and some of your favourite TV shows, such as Crufts and the BBC Good Food show. With a capacity of 16,000, the NEC welcomes thousands of celebrities and eventgoers every year. Being a stone's throw away from the well-linked Birmingham international station, there's no easier way to travel to the NEC.

FAQs

How far is the NEC from Birmingham International train station?

The NEC is only a five-minute walk from the well-connected Birmingham International Train Station. Making travelling by train a great option if you're visiting the NEC.

How far is Birmingham International Train Station from the airport?

To get from Birmingham international airport from the station, you'll need to use the free and frequent 'Air-Rail Link'. This will take you directly to the Airport terminal in less than two minutes.

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.

Birmingham International Train Station