Address
Birmingham International station
Stationlink Road
National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham
West Midlands
B40 1PA
Ticket office opening hours:
Monday - Friday - 05:40 to 21:00
Saturday - 06:15 to 21:00
Sunday - 08:15 to 21:00
| Time | Destination | Status | Platform |
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Station facilities
- Seated Area
- Waiting Room
- Station Buffet
- Toilets
- Baby Change
- Telephones
- Wi Fi
- Post Box
- Shops
Station overview
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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
- Impaired Accessible Ticket Machines YES Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down YES Yes
- National Key Toilets YES Yes
- Ramp for Train Access YES Yes
- Wheel chairs Available YES Yes
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Impaired Access Staff Help Hours
Sunday - 07:30 to 02:00
Saturday - 05:30 to 02:00 - Customer Help Point
- Helpline
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Helpline Contact Details
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
- Helpline Contact URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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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
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Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Coverage: whole Station - Step Free Access Coverage Whole Station
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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.
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Airport
- Availability YES Yes
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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.
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Baggage Services
- Left Luggage: Available No
- Left Luggage: URL https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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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)
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Cycle Storage
- Availability
- Closed Circuit TV
- 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.
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Dining and Shopping
- Dining & Shopping: Shops YES Yes
- Dining & Shopping: Station Buffet YES Yes
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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
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Parking
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Car Parking Details
For information on how to get to the car park, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
Long stay (five days or more): £20 per day
Address:
Stationlink Road
Bickenhill Lane
Solihull
B40 1PA
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Birmingham International Car Park
Spaces: 2180
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, prebooking your space or working out the cost of your stay, please visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non-rail users - please speak to a member of staff.
Long stay (five days or more): £20 per day
Number Accessible Spaces: 24
Accessible Spaces Note:- There are a total of 24 accessible bays available at Birmingham International car park.
- The car park bays measure 2.4 x 4.8m & 1.2m zone front & at least 1 side.
- There are no roadside bays.
- There are No E V charging points available in standard or accessible bays.
- Ramps can only be deployed from the rear of a vehicle.
- There is no Help Point close to the accessible parking.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: Yes
Open:
Monday - Sunday - Open 24 hours
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Car Parking Details
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Priority Lounge Information
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First Class Lounge: Note
Located
Up 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
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First Class Lounge: Note
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Restrooms
- Toilets YES Yes
- Baby Change YES Yes
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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
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Station Seating Areas
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First Class Lounge Hours
Monday - Friday - 05:30 to 20:00
Saturday - 08:00 to 18:00
Sunday - 10:30 to 18:00
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First Class Lounge Hours
Monday - Friday - 05:30 to 20:00
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Station Information
- ATM No
- Baby Change YES Yes
- Bureau De Change No
- Lost Property
- Post Box YES Yes
- Shops YES Yes
- Seated Area YES Yes
- Station Buffet YES Yes
- Showers No
- Trolley No
- Wifi YES Yes
- Waiting Room
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Lost Property
Phone number: 0345 528 0253
- 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
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Subway/transit
- Metro: Availability No
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Ticketing Hours
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Ticket Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 05:40 to 21:00
Saturday - 06:15 to 21:00
Sunday - 08:15 to 21:00
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Ticket Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 05:40 to 21:00
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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
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Taxi Information
- Availability YES Yes
- Note Outside the station entrance.
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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
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Other transportation
- Cycle Hire YES Yes
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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.
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