Met on the concourse
A name board and a hand with the bags as you come off the train — no rank, no queue.
Birmingham New Street · Rail station
Birmingham New Street
transfers.
The busiest station outside London. An onward chauffeur from New Street across Birmingham and the Midlands.
DistanceCentral Birmingham
Journey5–25 min across Birmingham
ServicesAvanti · CrossCountry · Grand Central
Meet pointConcourse, name board
24/7Reservations & support
5.0★Average client rating
45 minFree wait on arrivals
FixedTransparent pricing
What to expect
Met on the concourse, settled in advance.
Your driver meets you on the concourse with a name board; the exact pickup point is confirmed with your booking.
Train tracked
We monitor your service and adjust the pickup for delays automatically, at no extra cost.
Around the clock
Drivers ready for the first train out and the last one in, every day of the year.
Fixed on booking
The price you agree is the price you pay — no meter, no surge, no surprises.
The fleet
Birmingham New Street from £40.
Six classes, one standard of care. The price you agree at booking is the price you pay — no meter, no surge.
| Class | Example | Seats | Luggage | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saloon | Toyota Prius · VW Passat | 4 | 2 | £40 |
| Executive | Mercedes E-Class · BMW 5 Series | 3 | 3 | £65 |
| First Class | Mercedes S-Class · BMW 7 Series | 3 | 3 | £110 |
| Estate | Mercedes E-Class Estate | 4 | 4 | £60 |
| Executive MPV | Mercedes V-Class · Vito | 7 | 7 | £85 |
| Minibus | Mercedes Sprinter (up to 16) | 16 | 16 | £135 |
Always included
One price,
everything in it.
- A driver waiting on the concourse with a name board — met in person, not messaged
- 45 minutes of complimentary wait on pickups
- We track your train — delays are absorbed automatically, at no extra cost
- All road tolls and pickup fees included in your price
- Free child and booster seats on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
How to book
Four steps
to a waiting car.
01
Tell us your journey
Your pickup point and time, and where you are heading. Online in a minute, or one call to the office.
02
Choose your vehicle
From a saloon to an executive MPV or minibus — a fixed or fully-quoted price shown before you commit.
03
Add any extras
Child seats, extra luggage, a courtesy stop — tell us and it is arranged in advance.
04
Confirm and relax
You receive your driver's name, photo and number, plus live updates on the day.
The alternatives
Getting to & from Birmingham New Street.
How a private chauffeur compares with the alternatives for Birmingham New Street.
| How you travel | Time | Cost | The catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train / coach | Varies · often with changes | Cheapest | Luggage, crowds and no door-to-door service |
| Metered taxi | 5–25 min across Birmingham | Metered — unpredictable | Fare not fixed; higher at peak times |
| Rideshare app | 5–25 min across Birmingham | Surge pricing | No meet & greet; peak-time cancellations |
| P5 Chauffeur Recommended | 5–25 min across Birmingham | Fixed from £40 | Met on arrival, journey tracked, one clear price |
Travel notes
Good to know about Birmingham New Street.
Where your driver meets you
Your chauffeur waits at the Stephenson Street drop-off beneath Grand Central, name board up, and takes the luggage from there. The exact spot is confirmed with your booking so there is no wandering the concourse.
Tolls & charges included
Every road toll and pickup fee is built into the price we quote. What you agree is what you pay.
Step-free & accessibility
Lifts to every platform; fully step-free — tell us if you need assistance with mobility or heavy luggage and the driver meets you at the most convenient point.
Peak periods to plan around
Birmingham New Street is at its busiest weekday commuter peaks and NEC event days. Your driver knows the approach roads at those hours and, with the train tracked, times the pickup to your real arrival rather than the timetable.
When to book
Friday evenings and the first and last trains of the day are the busiest windows. Booking 24–48 hours ahead secures your preferred vehicle class; same-day is often possible.
Licensed, insured, vetted
Every driver is fully licensed private hire, insured and vetted, so the service reads the same wherever in the UK you are.
Through Birmingham New Street without the taxi queue
Birmingham New Street is served by avanti · crosscountry · grand central, and the walk from platform to street is where a long journey either ends well or falls apart. A pre-booked chauffeur means no taxi queue and no surge pricing at the barrier — your driver is on the concourse with a name board before the train arrives, tracking the service rather than the timetable.
What you get is certainty. A fixed fare when you book with every toll and fee already in it, a tracked train that moves the pickup rather than the bill, and a driver who handles the luggage. Child seats are free and cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.
Transfers from Birmingham New Street start at £45 for a saloon; estates, executive cars, MPVs and sixteen-seat minibuses are priced the same transparent way. It is typically 5–25 min across birmingham — door to door, one price, no meter running.
Popular routes
From Birmingham New Street to…
Fixed prices to the destinations our clients ask for most. Anywhere else — just ask.
| Destination | Journey | From |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham city centre | 10–20 min | £45 |
| The NEC | 15–25 min | £45 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15–25 min | £45 |
| Coventry | 35–50 min | £60 |
| Solihull | 15–25 min | £45 |
Popular transfers
Birmingham New Street transfer guides.
At a glance
Birmingham New Street at a glance.
- Type
- Rail station
- Region
- Midlands
- Nearest city
- Birmingham
- Distance
- Central Birmingham
- Typical journey
- 5–25 min across Birmingham
- Services
- Avanti · CrossCountry · Grand Central
- Meet point
- Concourse, name board
- Underground / metro
- no Underground, but the West Midlands Metro tram calls at Grand Central directly above the platforms
- Country
- United Kingdom
Where does the car wait at Birmingham New Street?
Your driver waits at the Stephenson Street drop-off beneath Grand Central with a board — no hunting along the concourse, and the precise point is confirmed when you book.
What does a car from Birmingham New Street cost?
Fixed fares from £40 for a saloon to Birmingham, confirmed before you book. Larger vehicles are priced up front too.
How long does the journey take?
Typically 5–25 min across Birmingham, depending on your exact destination and the traffic.
Is the station step-free?
Lifts to every platform; fully step-free. Tell us if you need assistance and the driver meets you at the most convenient point and handles the luggage.
What if my train is delayed?
We track the train, so a late running service simply moves the pickup — the included 45 minutes of waiting covers the rest, at no charge.
Should I avoid certain times?
The pinch is weekday commuter peaks and NEC event days. Your driver knows the approaches at those hours and, with the train tracked, meets your real arrival rather than the timetable.
Are tolls and charges included?
Yes. All road tolls and pickup fees are included in the price we quote.
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