Birmingham Airport to Oxford Transfer: Fixed Fares and How the Pickup Works
Landing at Birmingham Airport and heading for Oxford? A private transfer takes you from the arrivals hall to the door in about 1 hour 25 minutes, at a price fixed before you travel. Below are the distance, the route, the fare for each vehicle and how the pickup works.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 68 miles (109 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 25 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car takes the M42 and the M40 south to junction 9, then the A34 into Oxford, in about 1 hour 25 minutes.
About Oxford
Students, visiting academics and conference guests often fly into Birmingham for Oxford. Drop-offs are usually colleges, hotels in the city centre and the business parks in the north of the city. Some colleges have limited access for cars; the driver stops at the nearest entrance.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £129
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £181
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £219
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £348
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £387
Each fare covers the whole vehicle, however many seats you fill. Enter your date and address on the booking form to see your exact price before paying; traffic on the day does not change it.
Meeting your driver at Birmingham Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall on the ground floor with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Birmingham has a single terminal, with the arrivals hall on the ground floor. The free Air-Rail Link connects it to Birmingham International station and the NEC.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Oxford to Birmingham Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes, that leaves around 1 hour 30 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Birmingham Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Birmingham Airport to Birmingham city centre and Birmingham Airport to Central London.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Birmingham Airport to Oxford?
About 68 miles (109 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 25 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Birmingham Airport to Oxford?
From about £129 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £219 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall on the ground floor, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes. Child and booster seats are free; add the ages in the booking notes.
