Yardley, Sheldon & Castle Vale: minutes from Birmingham Airport
The shortest airport run in the city, plus long-distance transfers from the same doorstep.
How far is Birmingham Airport from Yardley, Sheldon and Castle Vale?
Birmingham Airport is about 8 minutes from Sheldon, 10 minutes from Castle Vale and Garretts Green, and 12 minutes from Yardley. Kam Airport Cars provides fixed-price transfers from these areas to BHX and on to Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester. Fares are agreed before you travel, and we hold TfL licence 9452.
Typical time to BHX
Sheldon
8 min
Castle Vale
10 min
Garretts Green
10 min
Yardley
12 min
Stechford
15 min
Shard End
18 min
Times depend on traffic and the exact pickup address.
The neighbourhoods
YardleyB25/B26East Birmingham suburb very close to BHX.
Yardley is a busy east Birmingham suburb just minutes from Birmingham Airport, with the Swan Centre and Yardley Cemetery as local landmarks. We cover every road in B25 and B26.
Our proximity to BHX makes us the natural choice for Yardley residents — we collect 30 minutes before check-in for fixed prices. Heathrow and Manchester runs are equally well served.
BHX is just 12 minutes via the A45, Heathrow 2 hours 20 via the M42 and M40, and Manchester 1 hour 50.
Acocks GreenB27Lively suburb on the Warwick Road.
Acocks Green is a lively suburb centred on the village and Warwick Road, with its own railway station on the Snow Hill line. Our drivers know every street in B27.
We provide station feeder runs, school-run accounts and fixed-price airport transfers when you need us. The proximity to BHX means short, affordable trips for early flights.
BHX is 15 minutes via the A45, Heathrow 2 hours 20 via the M42, and Manchester 1 hour 50 on the M6.
StechfordB33Residential area close to Heartlands Hospital.
Stechford is a residential area in east Birmingham with its own railway station and easy access to Heartlands Hospital. We cover every road in B33.
Hospital transfers to Heartlands and BHWC are a local speciality, and our family MPVs handle airport runs at fixed all-inclusive prices.
BHX is 15 minutes via the A45, Heathrow 2 hours 20 via the M42, and Manchester 1 hour 45.
Shard EndB34Quiet residential estate in east Birmingham.
Shard End is a quiet residential estate in east Birmingham, close to Castle Bromwich and the M6. Our drivers serve every road in B34.
Family MPVs and saloons handle airport runs at fixed prices, with monthly accounts for local schools and businesses.
BHX is 18 minutes via the A452 and A45, Heathrow 2 hours 20 via the M42, and Manchester 1 hour 40.
Garretts GreenB33/B26Mixed residential and industrial area near BHX.
Garretts Green sits between Yardley and Sheldon, with mixed residential streets and the Garretts Green industrial estate. We cover the whole area with fixed-price airport transfers.
Our short distance to BHX means we collect Garretts Green residents just 25 minutes before check-in. Industrial-park clients use our service for visiting contractors and conference guests.
BHX is just 10 minutes via the A45, Heathrow 2 hours 15 via the M42, and Manchester 1 hour 45.
SheldonB26Suburb literally next door to Birmingham Airport.
Sheldon is the suburb closest to Birmingham Airport, with the A45 Coventry Road running through it and several airport hotels on the doorstep. We collect from every road in B26.
Our 8-minute drive to BHX means Sheldon residents can leave home just 30 minutes before check-in. We also handle airport hotel meet & greet for the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Premier Inn.
BHX is 8 minutes on the A45, Heathrow 2 hours 15 via the M42, and Manchester 1 hour 45.
Castle ValeB35Self-contained estate near Spitfire Island and BHX.
Castle Vale is a regenerated estate close to Spitfire Island and Junction 5 of the M6, just minutes from Birmingham Airport. We collect from every road in B35.
Our proximity to BHX means we can collect Castle Vale residents 30 minutes before check-in for fixed-price runs — perfect for early flights. Heathrow and Manchester runs are equally well served.
BHX is just 10 minutes via the A452, Heathrow 2 hours 15 via the M42, and Manchester 1 hour 30 on the M6.
Birmingham Airport taxi FAQs
How far is Sheldon from Birmingham Airport?
Sheldon is about 8 minutes from BHX, Castle Vale about 10 minutes and Yardley about 12.
Can you take me to a BHX airport hotel?
Yes. Airport hotel drop-offs and pickups from Sheldon and Yardley are routine.
Do you do early-morning departures?
Yes. We pre-book early starts so your driver is outside at the agreed time.
Is there a long-distance option from here?
Yes. From these postcodes we run Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester transfers at fixed fares; ask for a quote.