Birmingham International Airport Taxi and Train Options to Worcester

You can travel from Birmingham International Airport to Worcester by rail or by taxi/private hire. The best fit depends on whether you prefer to connect through the station or book a vehicle for the journey.

For rail, first reach Birmingham International station using the airport’s Air-Rail Link. Birmingham Airport says the station and people mover connect the airport to more than 100 towns and cities. From the station, use National Rail’s journey planner to check trains to Worcester Foregate Street.

For a road journey, Birmingham Airport says passengers can book a black cab or use an airport-approved private-hire provider. Compare the journey details and booking arrangements before you travel; the facts available here do not establish a journey time or fare for either option.

To travel by train, take the Air-Rail Link from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham International station, then check the onward rail journey to Worcester Foregate Street.

The airport’s people mover links the terminal with the railway station. National Rail lists Birmingham International as step-free category A, with step-free access to all platforms. Use National Rail’s journey planner to check available connections and journey details for your travel date.

Worcester has two stations relevant to planning your arrival: Foregate Street and Shrub Hill. For more on how the stations connect with the city, see this guide to Worcester public transport and local connections.

A third-party Trainline listing has advertised Birmingham International-to-Worcester advance Standard Class singles from £12, but the fare depends on the journey and booking. Check National Rail for train planning and the relevant ticket seller for current fares before you book.

You can book a black cab or arrange a private-hire vehicle through an airport-approved provider for a road journey from Birmingham Airport.

Birmingham Airport identifies Complete Taxi Management UK as its official black taxi supplier and says it transports passengers to any destination. For private hire, the airport directs passengers to an approved provider. Confirm the booking details with the provider before setting off.

In Worcestershire, hackney carriages, private-hire vehicles, drivers and booking offices each need separate licences. Private-hire vehicles must be pre-booked through a licensed private-hire operator, so arrange that journey in advance rather than treating a private-hire car as an unbooked taxi.

Once you reach Worcester, choose between arriving at Foregate Street or Shrub Hill, then plan the onward trip to your accommodation.

Before you go, check the official site for current train information and airport taxi booking details: National Rail for rail journeys and Birmingham Airport for airport transport providers.

How do you get from Birmingham Airport to Birmingham International station?

Use the Air-Rail Link people mover, which connects the airport with Birmingham International station.

Is Birmingham International station step-free?

National Rail lists the station as step-free category A, with step-free access to all platforms.

Can you book a private-hire car at Birmingham Airport?

Birmingham Airport says passengers can book through an airport-approved provider. In Worcestershire, private-hire vehicles must be pre-booked through a licensed operator.

Which stations serve Worcester?

Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill are the two stations covered here for planning an arrival in the city.