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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus or car

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  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
  2. Take the bus from Digbeth, Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal

Train, line 80 bus, bus

  1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridge
  2. Take the line 80 bus from Smethwick Galton Bridge Station to Markets
  3. Take the bus from Digbeth, Allison St to Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal

Drive

  1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train

The train journey time between Shrewsbury and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 1h 20m and covers a distance of around 51 miles. Operated by Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast, the Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train service departs from Shrewsbury and arrives in Birmingham International. Typically 89 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

89 Weekly Trains
1h 20m Average Duration
£17 Cheapest Price
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The cost-effective way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h.

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The quickest way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h.

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No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal via Digbeth, Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Birmingham International. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.

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The distance between Shrewsbury and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 47 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.

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The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £75.

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The train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.

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Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

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The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 9m.

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Map of how to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
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  • Distance: 46.6 miles
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £17 - £35 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Avanti West Coast also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) via Birmingham Coach Station and Digbeth, Birmingham Coach Station in around 2h 9m.

Train operators
Transport for Wales
Phone
03333 211 202
Website
tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£17 - £35
Website
https://tfw.wales/
Schedules at
https://tfw.wales/service-status/timetables
Anytime Standard
£17 - £25
Anytime 1st Class
£25 - £35
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
Ave. Duration
1h 27m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£19 - £75
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£19 - £26
Anytime Single 1st Class
£50 - £75
London Northwestern Railway
Phone
+44 333 311 0006
Email
contact.lnr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website
londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Smethwick Galton Bridge
Ave. Duration
1h 3m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£11 - £16
Website
https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£11 - £16
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£15 - £21
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
National Express Coventry
Phone
0121 254 7272
Email
travelcare@nationalexpress.com
Website
nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Digbeth, Birmingham Coach Station to Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
32 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Website
National Express Coventry
Bus from Digbeth, Allison St to Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
Ave. Duration
33 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Website
National Express Coventry
NX West Midlands
Phone
0121 254 7272
Email
travelcare@nationalexpress.com
Website
nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Smethwick Galton Bridge Station to Markets
Ave. Duration
43 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
£2 - £3
Website
NX West Midlands

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Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.

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Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham International station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX).

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