Papal Visit – No Public Viewing Area at Birmingham Airport

To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise people wishing to see The Pope not to come to Birmingham Airport on 19th September as the departure event will take place in a restricted zone, away from all public areas.

The events of the day, including the airport departure, will be televised on BBC2.

To find out about vantage points in the city, please go to http://www.thepapalvisit.org.uk/2010-Visit/Attending-Events/How-can-I-see-the-Pope-in-the-UK or http://birminghamnewsroom.com/?p=12620

Last updated: 2 hours, 39 minutes ago [9th September, 2010 @ 16:58 GMT+1]

Birmingham International Station

Birmingham International Station serves the airport and NEC, and is connected directly into the terminal buildings via a free 'Air-Rail Link' monorail system, see full local amenities map here.

Rail services operate regularly from Birmingham International to Birmingham city centre (New Street), with departures approximately every 10 minutes.  The journey takes 10 minutes on a direct train and costs £3.10 one-way.

Services to central London operate throughout the day, with the fastest nonstop services in the morning taking 70 minutes from Birmingham International to Euston.

Click here to view a map of regional train services.

Click here to check train timetables or book tickets.

Click here for the live Birmingham International departures screen.

Location of amenities in relation to Birmingham Airport
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Air rail link
Birmingham International Rail Station
The Exhibition halls
LG Arena