There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, taxi or car
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Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train
The train journey time between Shrewsbury and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 1h 18m 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 118 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to bus, which costs £8 - £10 and takes 2h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to taxi which costs £120 - £150 and takes 1h.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal via Digbeth, Oxford St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
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 18m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 47 miles. The road distance is 57.8 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £19 - £70.
The train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £19 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £10 and takes 2h 10m.

- Distance: 46.6 miles
- Duration: 1h 18m
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 £28 - £45 and the journey takes 1h 18m. 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, Digbeth and Digbeth, Oxford St in around 2h 10m.

- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28 - £45
- Website
- Transport for Wales

- Phone
- 0344 556 5650
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19 - £70
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
- Anytime Day Single
- £19 - £25
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50 - £70

National Express Coaches are a quick and convenient way of travelling around the UK. Over 550 National Express coaches run on Britain's roads every day, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express Coaches carry around 19 million passenger journeys every year. For added convenience, National Express operate coach services to all major UK airports 24 hours per day, and is on its way to being 100% wheelchair accessible. The company also has a 24-hour control centre that receives a GPS signal to update on location, speed and the temperature inside coaches, ensuring the smoothest journey possible.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5 - £7
- Website
- National Express

- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Digbeth, Oxford St to Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £120 - £150
Vincent's Windsor Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1743 367 777
Shrewsbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1743 242 424
- Website
- shrewsburytaxiservice.co.uk
Shrewsbury Taxi-Now
- Phone
- +44 1743 81-82-83
- Website
- shrewsbury-taxis.co.uk
ABC Cars
- Phone
- +44 1743 545 454
- Website
- abccars.cab
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More Questions & Answers
Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Airport, B'ham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Shrewsbury to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham International station.
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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