East Midlands to Birmingham Airport Taxi Transfers
Fixed-fare door-to-door taxis from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX), 24 hours a day. Around 40 miles, usually 45–55 minutes, with flight tracking, 45 minutes free waiting and licensed, DBS-checked drivers.
How much is a taxi from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham Airport?
Choosing our taxi from East Midlands airport to Birmingham taxi service means choosing reliability, comfort, and local expertise. We’ve built a strong reputation in Leicester for providing timely airport transfers you can count on. Our professional drivers know the quickest routes and keep customer service front and centre. From the moment you book until you’re dropped off at Birmingham Airport, we make sure every detail is handled. If you’re travelling for business or a holiday, we make the journey smooth and worry-free.
East Midlands to Birmingham Airport at a glance
| From | East Midlands Airport (EMA), Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2SA |
|---|---|
| To | Birmingham Airport (BHX), Birmingham B26 3QJ |
| Road distance | Around 40 miles (64 km) |
| Journey time | 45–55 minutes; up to 75 minutes in weekday rush hour |
| Route | A453 → M1 Junction 23A → A42 south → M42 → exit Junction 6 (Birmingham Airport / NEC) |
| Fixed fares | Saloon · Estate · MPV · Minibus |
| Vehicles | Saloon (4 passengers), estate (4), MPV (5), 8-seater minibus (8) |
| Available | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Included | Flight tracking, help with luggage, first 45 minutes of waiting after landing |
| Meet and greet | On request. Driver waits in the arrivals hall 20–35 minutes after landing |
| Waiting after 45 minutes | £0.30 per minute, plus any parking charges |
| Not included | Airport pickup and drop-off fees, parking, tolls, congestion and ULEZ charges |
| Public transport | No direct train; bus plus at least one train change |
Punctual. Comfortable. No Hassle.
Why book your EMA to BHX transfer with us
Built for airport-to-airport connections
Most people making this trip are catching a second flight: a connection on a separate ticket, a better fare out of Birmingham, or a flight diverted into East Midlands by fog or bad weather. We plan the pickup around your onward check-in time, not just your arrival, so you reach Birmingham with time to spare.
Room for all your luggage
Tell us how many bags you have and we'll send the right car. A saloon takes 4 passengers with 2 large suitcases, an estate fits 3 large suitcases, and our 8-seater minibus carries up to 8 passengers with 6 large suitcases.
One fixed price, agreed upfront
Your fare is fixed when you book. It doesn't go up if the M42 is busy, and there's no surge pricing at night or at weekends. The only extras are airport pickup and drop-off fees, parking and tolls, plus waiting time if you take longer than 45 minutes after landing to come out. We tell you about these upfront.
Available at any hour
East Midlands handles flights late at night and early in the morning, so we run this transfer 24/7. Book weeks ahead or call on the day, and we'll confirm a car as long as one is available.
East Midlands Airport to Birmingham Airport: distance and route
The road distance from East Midlands Airport to Birmingham Airport is around 40 miles (64 km). The whole route is on fast A-roads and motorway, and our drivers take it this way:
- Leave East Midlands Airport on the A453 towards the M1.
- At M1 Junction 23A, join the A42 heading south.
- Follow the A42 past Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Measham, where it becomes the M42.
- Continue on the M42 past Tamworth and the M6 interchange.
- Leave at M42 Junction 6, signposted Birmingham Airport, the NEC and Birmingham International station.
How long does it take at different times of day?
Typical journey times, based on our drivers’ experience on this route:
| When you travel | Typical journey time |
|---|---|
| Early morning and late night | [40–45] minutes |
| Weekday daytime, outside rush hour | [45–55] minutes |
| Weekday rush hour (about 7–9:30am and 4–6:30pm) | [55–75] minutes |
| Large events at the NEC or Resorts World | Allow an extra [15–30] minutes near Junction 6 |
If you have a tight connection, tell us your departure time and we’ll suggest a pickup time that leaves a buffer. As a guide, most airlines recommend arriving 2 hours before a short-haul flight and 3 hours before a long-haul flight, but always check your airline’s advice.
Arriving at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport has one main terminal building for all airlines. Your driver drops you at the terminal drop-off area, a short walk from check-in. Birmingham Airport’s drop-off fee is not included in the fare.
Places you'll pass between East Midlands and Birmingham
The drive runs through north-west Leicestershire and north Warwickshire. Here’s what you’ll pass on the way, or can reach with a short detour.
Donington Park
The motor racing circuit sits right beside East Midlands Airport and is also home to the Download Festival each summer. On event days, roads around the airport can be busier, so we plan pickups with that in mind.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch
A historic market town on the A42, known for the ruins of 15th-century Ashby Castle, now cared for by English Heritage.
The National Forest and Conkers
The A42 crosses the National Forest, a large area of new woodland planted across Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Conkers, a family discovery park near Moira, is a short detour from the route.
Twycross Zoo
A well-known zoo a few miles off the southern end of the A42, near Atherstone, famous for its primates.
Tamworth
The M42 passes Tamworth, home to Tamworth Castle, the SnowDome indoor ski slope and Drayton Manor theme park.
The NEC and Resorts World
Right next to Birmingham Airport at M42 Junction 6, the NEC is one of the UK’s largest exhibition centres. If you’re flying in for an event, we can take you straight there instead.
Weather and travel conditions on this route
East Midlands Airport sits on high ground near Castle Donington, and fog can cause flight delays or diversions, mostly in autumn and winter. That’s one of the most common reasons passengers need a taxi to Birmingham Airport at short notice. We run 24/7, so call us on 0116 275 7575 as soon as you know your plans have changed.
In winter, ice and heavy rain can slow traffic on the A42 and M42, and our drivers allow extra time when the weather is poor. Check the latest forecast for both airports on the Met Office website before you travel, and check your flight status with your airline.
All our cars are air-conditioned and heated, so the journey is comfortable whatever the weather.
A Licensed Local Leicester Taxi Company You Can Trust
Local Taxis in Leicester has been running airport transfers across the East Midlands from 10+ years. We’re a licensed private hire operator. Every driver is council-licensed and DBS-checked, and all our vehicles are fully insured for passenger hire.
Choose the right vehicle for your trip
Tell us how many people and bags you have and we’ll send the right car.
Vehicle | Passengers | Large suitcases | Small cases |
Saloon car | Up to 4 | 2 | 4 |
Estate car | Up to 4 | 3 | 5 |
MPV (5 seater), option 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
MPV (5 seater), option 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Minibus (8 seater) | Up to 8 | 6 | 8 |
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