How to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick by bus, light rail and train?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick - Light Rail Timetable

The AIR light rail from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick runs from 00:00 to 23:58, with departures every 5 min-3 hr. The journey takes about 45 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick by bus, light rail and train

To get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the AIR light rail from Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail Link) station to Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train and finally take the 82 bus from Colmore Row station to Summerfield Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Birmingham Airport (BHX) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Smethwick on the Moovit app.

45min
Light rail - AIRAIR
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Bus - 82
82
Walk to Smethwick
Leaves from Birmingham International Airport (Air-Rail Link)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    Bickenhill Ln
  • 2
    Light rail - AIRAIR
    Wait for light rail
    AIR
    B'Ham Int Rail Stn
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link)
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Birmingham International
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Aberystwyth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Birmingham New Street
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colmore Row
    ID nwmajdtg
    370 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8282
    Wait for bus
    82
    Adkins Lane Terminus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summerfield Park
    ID nwmapamt
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Smethwick
    Walk to
    Smethwick
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX), West Midlands and Smethwick, West Midlands is approximately 17.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train timetable from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick

To check the bus, light rail and train timetable from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Birmingham Airport (BHX)) and destination (Smethwick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus, light rail and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Light Rail line AIR, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Bus line 82.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Smethwick?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick?

    The AIR light rail line goes from Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) station near Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Bickenhill to Birmingham International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Birmingham International station near Smethwick in West Midlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Bickenhill and Smethwick in West Midlands by light rail, train and bus is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Birmingham Airport (BHX) to get to Smethwick?

    Get on the AIR light rail from the Birmingham Intl Rail Station (Air-Rail Link) station near Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Bickenhill.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Smethwick?

    Get off the light rail at the Birmingham International stop, which is closest to Smethwick in West Midlands.

  • When is the first train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick?

    The first train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Bickenhill to Smethwick in West Midlands is West Midlands Railway. It leaves the Birmingham International station at 06:42.

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