The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Smethwick takes 38 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Smethwick. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Smethwick at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 10m • 2 changes


43 min • 2 changes


40 min • 2 changes


28 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Smethwick station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Smethwick train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Smethwick is 16.5 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Smethwick Galton Bridge via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, and Birmingham New Street in around 35 min.