Solihull is Birmingham Airport’s shortest realistic taxi run — the town sits only 4-6 miles away, and on a clear road that’s a 10-15 minute journey. It’s also the airport’s own borough (Birmingham Airport is technically inside Solihull, not Birmingham), which is why this is often called the airport’s flagship local route.
Enter your actual pickup and drop-off addresses for a rough fare estimate based on distance. Actual fares depend on traffic, tariff timing and route taken — this is a guide only, not a guaranteed price.
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Tariff effective from 1 April 2025 (Birmingham City Council). Fare estimates on this page last reviewed: September 2026.
Why a Taxi Beats the Train on This Specific Route
It sounds odd for such a short hop, but the train from Birmingham International to Solihull station isn’t direct — services run via Birmingham Moor Street, so you’re paying for a change and a longer routing to cover a distance a taxi drives in a straight line. Over 4-6 miles, that indirect train journey plus the wait for a connection often takes longer, door-to-door, than simply taking a taxi from the rank outside the terminal.
Applying Birmingham’s official tariff to this distance: at roughly £2.04 a mile on the standard rate plus the £3.20 initial charge, a 4-6 mile run comes out to approximately £11-£15 during the day, rising to around £12-£17 on the Friday/Saturday night tariff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Birmingham Airport to Solihull?
Around £11-£15 on the standard daytime tariff, rising to roughly £12-£17 on the Friday/Saturday night tariff (22:00-07:00) — it’s one of the shortest and cheapest runs from the airport.
Is the train faster than a taxi for this route?
Not necessarily. The train requires a change via Birmingham Moor Street rather than running direct, which can make a 10-15 minute taxi journey competitive or faster once you account for waiting and changing.
Does traffic affect the fare?
Yes, though less so than on longer routes — the meter runs on both time and distance, so even a short delay adds a little to the fare on a journey this size.