Birmingham Airport

[Canada Phil]

Right I am getting my sh*t together and the biggest challenge is the hop across the Atlantic.
How accesible is Birmingham Airport via Main line train?
answers ASAP as I must decide by 13th which is probably onot a good omen
Thanks
Canada Phil

[jpchenet]

Hi Phil

I take it you mena "Birmingham International Airport"

I believe that there is a main line station right next to it which goes up to Scotland in one direction, and down to the south coast in the other. It probably goes to London as well.

I'll get back to you shortly!!

[jpchenet]

Here we go!!!

The airport web site is here:

http://www.bhx.co.uk

The details about the train station are here (two minutes from the airport by free couretsy bus)

http://www.bhx.co.uk/page.aspx?type=T0NaZj9WNoU=&id=+ME8QACsBoI=

And the rail network details are here

http://www.bhx.co.uk/Transportation/69.pdf

Let me know if I can help further Phil!

[jpchenet]

Where are you wanting to get to (in the UK of course, I think I know where you ultimate destination is!!   )

[Canada Phil]

Where are you wanting to get to (in the UK of course, I think I know where you ultimate destination is!!   )

Wow that was fast Thanks JP. Actually it is a return flight option which saves some money and more importantly fits my dates and times better. I would be coming from Either Exeter or Bristol for an early afternoon flight.
Gatwick is fine for arrivals but charter flights depart way too early for me to get there.
Have made room on the credit card so should have a firm date in a day or two.
Canada Phil

[Andy Zarse]

BHX is a great little airport Phil, used to use it regularly. You can get a direct train to Birmingham International (which is right by the airport) from Bristol Temple Meads, and probably Exeter too. Only takes a couple of hours on the west coast mainline. Alternatively there are three or four trains an hour from London Euston, which is only about 80 minutes away.

Much recommended.

[Canada Phil]

Hi Andy,
            Thanks for that recomendation. Went to the travel agents to day to book the flight and........ not only had the price gone up $85 no seat left either
Coming and going through Gatwick now, I am commited.
This is a different airline.
Canada Phil