How to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem by light rail and train?

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem - Light Rail Timetable

The AIR light rail from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem runs from 00:00 to 23:58, with departures every 5 min-3 hr. The journey takes about 2 hr 34 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem by light rail and train

To get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem in West Midlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: 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 TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from Shrewsbury station to Wem station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The light rail and train schedule from Birmingham Airport (BHX) may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Wem on the Moovit app.

154min
Light rail - AIRAIR
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
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
    Shrewsbury
    73 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Crewe
  • 8
    Ride to train station Wem
    Ride to train station
    Wem
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem

The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX), West Midlands and Wem, West Midlands is approximately 99.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train timetable from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem

To check the light rail and train timetable from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Wem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Birmingham Airport (BHX)) and destination (Wem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 light rail and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Light Rail line AIR, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES, Train line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

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

    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 2 train lines till Birmingham International station near Wem in West Midlands.

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

    The total travel time between Birmingham Airport (BHX) in Bickenhill and Wem in West Midlands by light rail and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    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 Wem?

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

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