A taxi from Nottingham to Birmingham Airport costs £96.18 in a saloon with Airports Taxi UK. That’s a fixed fare for a drive of about 48 miles, which usually takes just over an hour. It includes the airport drop-off charge, and for the return journey we track your flight and wait for an hour after landing at no extra cost.
Nottingham has East Midlands Airport on its doorstep, but Birmingham Airport has more routes, especially long-haul and to the less common holiday destinations. So plenty of people in Nottingham and Derbyshire fly from Birmingham instead. Getting there by train means at least one change in Birmingham, so a direct Nottingham to Birmingham Airport taxi is the simplest way to start the trip.
Nottingham to Birmingham Airport Taxi Prices
| Vehicle | Passengers / cases | Fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Saloon | 4 / 2 | £96.18 |
| Estate | 4 / 4 | £105.06 |
| Executive | 3 / 2 | £122.06 |
| MPV | 6 / 4 | £124.07 |
| 8 Seater | 8 / 8 | £124.07 |
These are live fares from our booking system for central Nottingham. Your exact price depends on your pickup address; enter it in the form at the top of the page. Booking the return as well takes 5% off the return leg.
How Much Is a Taxi to Birmingham Airport From Nearby Towns?
Here’s what a taxi to Birmingham Airport costs in a saloon from other places in the East Midlands:
| Pickup | Saloon | MPV (6 seats) | Approx. miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loughborough | £83.09 | £107.31 | 37 |
| Leicester | £85.18 | £109.84 | 38 |
| Derby | £89.72 | £115.78 | 43 |
| Nottingham | £96.18 | £124.07 | 48 |
For Leicester pickups, our Leicester to Birmingham Airport taxi page has more detail.
The Route and Journey Time
From Nottingham the driver heads south-west past Clifton or via the A52 to the M1, then picks up the A42 at junction 23A. The A42 becomes the M42 near Measham and runs straight down to junction 6, which is the exit for Birmingham Airport and the NEC.
The drive is usually 60 to 70 minutes. The M42 between junctions 3A and 7 can be slow at peak times, and NEC event days bring heavy traffic around junction 6. Our drivers allow extra time when there’s a big show on.
Taxi or Train From Nottingham to Birmingham Airport?
By train, you take a CrossCountry service from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street, then a local train back out to Birmingham International, and walk or take the Air-Rail Link to the terminal. Allow around an hour and a half to two hours, with a change at New Street, which is one of the busiest stations in the country.
For one person with hand luggage, the train is cheaper. For a family or a group, the taxi fare usually compares well once everyone’s ticket is added up, and the time saved getting to and from stations is significant. Early flights are the other big reason to book a taxi: the first trains often don’t get you to the airport in time for a 7am departure.
When to Leave Nottingham for Your Flight
Aim to be at the airport two hours before a short-haul flight and three hours before long-haul. Add an hour for the drive from Nottingham, plus a margin for traffic on the M42. For a 9am holiday flight, that usually means a pickup around 5:45am. Early starts are the easiest; the roads are clear and the drive often takes less than an hour. For afternoon flights, allow longer around the NEC and the M42/M6 junctions. Tell us your flight time when booking and we’ll suggest a pickup time.
Flying Long-Haul From Birmingham
Birmingham has direct long-haul flights, including connections through the Gulf hubs, as well as a wider range of European routes than East Midlands. For a long-haul trip you’ll probably have more luggage and be travelling at an awkward hour, which is exactly when a pre-booked car makes the most difference. If there are four of you with big cases, book the estate rather than the saloon so nobody has a bag on their lap.
Cheap Taxis to Birmingham Airport: Getting the Best Price
If you’re after a cheap taxi to Birmingham Airport, a few things keep the cost down:
- Book the return at the same time for 5% off the return leg.
- Choose the right size of car. Four people with cabin bags fit in a saloon.
- Book ahead. The fare is fixed when you book, with no surge pricing at busy times.
- Compare like with like. Our fares include the drop-off charge and waiting time; some cheaper quotes don’t.
East Midlands Airport or Birmingham?
If your flight goes from East Midlands, the taxi is much shorter. Nottingham to East Midlands Airport is £52.20 in a saloon. Our East Midlands Airport taxi page has fares from across the region. Birmingham is worth the longer drive when it has the flight you want, a better time or a much cheaper fare.
Pickups Across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
We collect from any address, including:
- Nottingham city centre, the Lace Market, Hockley and the Park
- West Bridgford, Beeston, Arnold, Carlton and Hucknall
- The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University
- Long Eaton, Ilkeston and Derby
- Newark, Mansfield and Grantham, priced from your exact address
The driver comes to your door and helps with the bags. You get five minutes of free waiting at home pickups.
Students at the Nottingham Universities
At the start and end of each term we take many students between the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent and Birmingham Airport. If you’re flying home for the holidays with a full set of luggage, book the estate. Give us your hall or street address and a mobile number, and the driver will message you when they arrive outside.
Taxi From Birmingham Airport to Nottingham
For the journey home, we track your flight and the driver meets you inside the arrivals hall with a name board. You get an hour of free waiting from the time the plane lands, so delays and slow baggage are covered. A taxi from Birmingham Airport to Nottingham costs about the same as the outward trip, and booking both together gets you the 5% return discount.
Business Trips and the NEC
Birmingham Airport sits right next to the NEC and Birmingham International station. If you’re travelling from Nottingham for a trade show, a conference or a flight on a work trip, we can drop you at the NEC halls or the airport terminal. Our executive cars give you a quiet ride where you can make calls, and a fixed fare makes expense claims straightforward. Companies that book regularly can ask about a corporate account.
Travelling With Children
A door-to-door taxi takes most of the stress out of a family holiday. There’s no carrying cases through stations or keeping track of children on a busy platform at New Street. Book child seats in advance (£10 each) and tell us the ages, and the driver will have them fitted when they arrive.
Which Vehicle Do You Need?
A saloon fits four people with two large cases. Families going on holiday usually need the estate (four cases) or the MPV (six passengers). Our 8 seaters take eight people and eight cases, which suits bigger families and groups of friends. Executive cars are available if you’re travelling for business. Child seats cost £10 each.
What’s Included
- Birmingham Airport drop-off charge
- Flight tracking and an hour of free waiting on arrivals
- Meet and greet inside the arrivals hall
- Help with your luggage
- A fixed price that doesn’t change with traffic
Related Pages
- Birmingham Airport taxi: all fares
- Leicester to Birmingham Airport taxi
- East Midlands Airport taxi
- Nottingham to Heathrow taxi
- Long distance taxis
Nottingham to Birmingham Airport FAQs
How much is a taxi from Nottingham to Birmingham Airport?
£96.18 in a saloon for up to four people, fixed and including the drop-off charge. An MPV is £124.07.
How long is the drive from Nottingham to Birmingham Airport?
About an hour for the 48 miles, using the A42 and M42. NEC event days and rush hour can add time.
Is there a direct train from Nottingham to Birmingham Airport?
No. You change at Birmingham New Street for a train to Birmingham International.
How much is a taxi to Birmingham Airport from Derby?
£89.72 in a saloon, fixed.
Do you pick up from Birmingham Airport to Nottingham?
Yes. We track your flight, meet you in arrivals and include an hour of free waiting.
What’s the cheapest way to book a taxi to Birmingham Airport?
Book a saloon in advance and add the return for 5% off it.
Book Your Nottingham to Birmingham Airport Taxi
Enter your Nottingham address and flight details in the booking form at the top of this page to see your fixed fare.