NEC conference delegates
Delegates travelling together to the NEC can share an 8 seater, which holds up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases. For a team of up to 6 with lighter luggage, the 6 seater is another option.
Heathrow to Birmingham taxi.
£185 fixed, and your flight is tracked.
Car
£185
Up to 4 passengers, 3 in comfort
6 seater
£220
Up to 6 passengers, 3 large cases
8 seater
£280
Up to 8 passengers, 10 large cases
- Flight tracked, 60 minutes' free wait from landing
- Pick-up parking, tolls and ULEZ included
- Driver's name and mobile sent when your booking is confirmed
- Free cancellation up to 12 hours before pickup
Limited booking slots left 01:29:00
Terminals served
4
Destinations covered
70+
Surge pricing
Never
Free wait time
60 min
Fare by terminal
Birmingham fares, every terminal.
| Terminal | Distance | Tuesday 11am | Friday 5pm | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T2 | 115.4 mi | 2h 4m | 2h 14m | £185 |
| T3 | 115.4 mi | 2h 4m | 2h 14m | £185 |
| T4 | 117.2 mi | 2h 9m | 2h 20m | £185 |
| T5 | 114.7 mi | 2h 3m | 2h 14m | £185 |
The fare is per estate car for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. It is the final price, day or night. There are no traffic extras, peak surcharge, airport charges added on the day or card fees. The drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ are included.
The route
The road from Heathrow to Birmingham
Terminal 5 to Birmingham city centre
M25, M40, M42, M6, A38(M)
- Distance
- 114.7 mi
- Tuesday 11am
- 2h 3m
- Friday 5pm
- 2h 14m
- Fare
- £185 from every terminal
Distances and times are Google Maps figures with traffic, measured in October 2026.
- 1 Terminal 5 joins the M25 at junction 14. The car heads north to the M40 junction.
- 2 The M40 carries the car for most of the journey, and continues as the M42.
- 3 The car takes the ramp onto the M6 toward Birmingham.
- 4 The A38(M) Aston Expressway carries the car into the city centre.
Local rules
Driving into Birmingham: what a car can and cannot do
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Birmingham Clean Air Zone
The Class D Clean Air Zone covers 2.96 square miles. It runs 24 hours a day, every day. Cars, taxis and private hire vehicles are all covered, and a vehicle must meet Euro 6 for diesel or Euro 4 for petrol to avoid the charge.
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Two arrival points
Birmingham International station and the NEC are closer to Heathrow Airport than the city centre, at 102.8 miles from Terminal 5. The city centre is 114.7 miles.
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Friday traffic
The measured journey to the city centre is 11 minutes longer on a Friday at 5pm than on a Tuesday at 11am.
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What this means for the fare
Nothing. The fare is fixed, and the Clean Air Zone charge is included in it.
Named places
Heathrow Terminal 5 to places in Birmingham: miles and minutes
Road distance and drive time from Terminal 5 on a Tuesday at 11am, nearest first.
| Place | Where | Miles | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| University University of Birmingham Edgbaston, B15 | Edgbaston, B15 | 105.3 | 2h 0m |
| Hospital Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Mindelsohn Way | Mindelsohn Way | 106.0 | 2h 3m |
| Hospital Heartlands Hospital Bordesley Green East | Bordesley Green East | 112.4 | 2h 7m |
| University Aston University Aston Street | Aston Street | 114.0 | 2h 1m |
| City centre Birmingham city centre James Watt Queensway | James Watt Queensway | 114.7 | 2h 3m |
| Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham Holloway Circus | Holloway Circus | 115.6 | 2h 4m |
| Hotel Holiday Inn Birmingham City Centre Smallbrook Queensway | Smallbrook Queensway | 115.6 | 2h 5m |
| Station Birmingham New Street station Station Street | Station Street | 115.8 | 2h 6m |
Birmingham Business Park is in Solihull, 104.0 miles from Terminal 5, about 109 minutes.
Reasons for the journey
Why people travel from Heathrow to Birmingham
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Exhibitions at the NEC
The station is at the National Exhibition Centre, on the airport side of the city.
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Universities
Five universities are in the city. The University of Birmingham is at Edgbaston and Aston University is on Aston Street.
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Hospital visits
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham is at Mindelsohn Way, and Heartlands Hospital is at Bordesley Green East.
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City centre
The Bullring Shopping Centre, the Library of Birmingham and the Repertory Theatre are in the centre.
Comparing options
The coach from Heathrow to Birmingham
National Express
National Express
- Services
- 27 a day between Birmingham and Heathrow, since April 2025
- Journey time
- As little as 2 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services
- Birmingham stop
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Fares
- They change with the booking date. National Express shows the current price.
The coach goes direct and stops at Birmingham Coach Station. A car takes about 2 hours 3 minutes to the city centre and stops at your address.
Groups and families
Group travel in a 6 or 8 seater
Conferences at the NEC, study at the University of Birmingham and cricket at Edgbaston bring groups between Heathrow and Birmingham. Families also make the journey for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The car carries up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases, the 6 seater takes up to 6 people, and the 8 seater accommodates up to 8 with 10 large suitcases.
University student moves
Students arriving for the University of Birmingham can choose the 8 seater when relatives and several cases are travelling too. A smaller student party can book the larger vehicle because passenger count and vehicle choice are separate.
Edgbaston cricket groups
Supporters heading to Edgbaston can use the 6 seater for a group of up to 6 with 3 large suitcases. Parties of 7 or 8 need the 8 seater, with additional room for flight luggage.
Up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) travel in a car. The 6 seater takes up to 6 passengers and 3 large suitcases, the 8 seater up to 8 passengers and 10 large suitcases, at one fixed price per vehicle. See the fare in the booking form, or read about the Heathrow minibus taxi.
Pickup at Heathrow
Where the driver collects you
There is no name board inside the terminal. Call or text once you have your bags, and the car comes round to Terminal Parking, or to the pick-up zone at Terminal 4. Free waiting time is 60 minutes from the actual landing time. After that it is £15 per additional hour, billed only if you ask us to stay.
Pickup guide for each terminal: Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4, Terminal 5. Late flight: flight delay policy. Flying out instead? See the Birmingham to Heathrow taxi page.
Common questions
Heathrow to Birmingham taxi: questions and answers
How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Birmingham?
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How long does a taxi take from Heathrow to Birmingham?
+About 2 hours 3 minutes from Terminal 5 to the city centre off-peak, and about 2 hours 14 minutes on a Friday at 5pm. The route is the M25, the M40 and M42, the M6, then the A38(M).
How much does a Heathrow to Birmingham taxi cost?
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How much does a Heathrow to Birmingham taxi cost?
+£185 from every terminal for an estate car, for up to 4 passengers (3 in comfort) and 3 large suitcases. The price is final at any time of day. It includes the Heathrow Airport drop-off charge, motorway tolls and ULEZ. The booking form shows the 6 seater and 8 seater fares.
Does the Birmingham Clean Air Zone add to the fare?
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Does the Birmingham Clean Air Zone add to the fare?
+No. The fare is fixed, and the Clean Air Zone charge is included in it.
How far is the NEC from Heathrow?
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How far is the NEC from Heathrow?
+102.8 miles from Terminal 5 to Birmingham International station at the National Exhibition Centre, about 1 hour 47 minutes off-peak.
How far is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham from the airport?
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How far is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham from the airport?
+106.0 miles from Terminal 5 to Mindelsohn Way, about 2 hours 3 minutes off-peak.
How far is the University of Birmingham from the airport?
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How far is the University of Birmingham from the airport?
+105.3 miles from Terminal 5 to Edgbaston, about 2 hours off-peak. Aston University is 114.0 miles, about 2 hours 1 minute.
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Heathrow transfers near Birmingham.
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