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Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport (BHX): www.bhx.co.uk is located 10km (6 miles) southeast of Birmingham.
To / from the airport: The free Air Rail Link shuttles passengers to the Birmingham Station where passengers can catch a train to Birmingham City Centre as well as London and many other cities across the UK.Taxis can be found outside Terminal 2. All buses to and from Birmingham Airport stop between the terminals.
Facilities: Multi-faith prayer room to assistance for passengers with special needs as well as a travel agent, first-aid facilities and a baby and parent room.
View Birmingham (BHX) Airport Guide
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City
London City Airport (LCY): www.londoncityairport.com is 10km (6 miles) east of the City of London.
To/from the airport: Docklands Light Railway runs to the airport. Public buses leave every 10-20 minutes or so. Taxis are plentiful.
Facilities: There are shops, bars and a restaurant at City Airport, other facilities include left luggage, a mother and baby room, tourist information and business facilities including Internet and fax.
Coventry International
Coventry Airport (CVT): www.coventryairport.co.uk is located 6.5km (4 miles) south east of Coventry.
No airlines are based at Coventry Airport currently.
View Coventry International (CVT) Airport Guide
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East Midlands
East Midlands Airport (EMA): www.eastmidlandsairport.com is located 10km (6 miles) northwest of Newcastle.
To/from the airport: The closest rail station is East Midlands Parkway, 6.4km (4 miles) from the airport. Skylink offers regular buses to Nottingham, Leicester, Derby, and Loughborough. Arrow Cars operates the official airport taxi service.
Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children’s area.
View East Midlands (EMA) Airport Guide
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Gatwick
London Gatwick Airport (LGW): www.gatwickairport.com is located 45km (28 miles) south of London.
To/from the airport: The Gatwick Express train runs regularly. Coach services include National Express and easyBus. Taxis to central London are plentiful, if very expensive.
Facilities: Duty-free shops, Wi-Fi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children’s area
View Gatwick (LGW) Airport Guide
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Heathrow
London Heathrow Airport (LHR): www.heathrowairport.com is located 24km (15 miles) west of London.
To/from the airport: The non-stop train service to London Paddington Station takes 15-20 minutes. The airport is also on the London Underground’s Piccadilly Line, which can take passengers into Central London. Numerous local buses stop at the central bus station and Terminal 4. Coaches connect the airport to more than 500 destinations throughout the UK. London’s licensed black cabs serve London Heathrow Airport and are available outside all the terminals.
Facilities: Duty-free shops, Wi-Fi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.
View Heathrow (LHR) Airport Guide
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Leeds/Bradford
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA): www.lbia.co.uk is located 17km (11 miles) northwest of Leeds and 11km (7 miles) north of Bradford.
To/from the airport: Bus service operates between the airport and Leeds city centre rail and bus stations and Otley. There is also a regular bus service running daily between the airport and Bradford City Centre Transport Interchange. Taxis are available outside the airport Arrival terminal.
Facilities: Duty-free shops, Wi-Fi access, restaurants/bars, banks, bureau de change, nursery.
View Leeds/Bradford (LBA) Airport Guide
Liverpool
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): www.liverpoolairport.com is located 12km (7.5 miles) south-east of Liverpool.
To/from the airport: A shuttle bus ferries passengers to Liverpool South Parkway rail station. The 80A bus route runs every 15 minutes. Taxi fares to the city centre cost about £12.
Facilities: ATMs and a bureau de change, shops, restaurants and bars, Internet kiosks, Wi-Fi.
View Liverpool (LPL) Airport Guide
Luton
London Luton Airport (LTN): www.london-luton.com is located 56km (35 miles) northeast of London.
To/from the airport: A shuttle bus links Luton Airport with Luton Airport Parkway Station, from where there are regular trains to central London. Bus services are extensive. Taxis are plentiful and a fare to central London will cost about £70.
Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children’s area.
View Luton (LTN) Airport Guide
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Manchester International
Manchester Airport (MAN): www.manchesterairport.co.uk is located 14km (9 miles) southwest of Manchester.
To/from the airport: There are nine trains per hour to Manchester Piccadilly Station. Buses 43, 44 and 105 go into Manchester city centre. Taxi ranks are located at each terminal.
Facilities: Duty-free shops, WiFi access, restaurants/bars, bureau de change, and a nursery and children’s area.
View Manchester International (MAN) Airport Guide
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Newcastle
Newcastle Airport (NCL): www.newcastleairport.com is 10km (6 miles) northwest of the city centre.
To/from the airport: The Newcastle Airport Metro station is next to the passenger terminal. Buses leave every 20 minutes during the day. Airport Taxis is the official taxi service for the airport. Average fares to the city are £20-£25.
Facilities: Shops, bars, restaurants. Other facilities include a bank, bureau de change, ATMs, left luggage, baby care rooms, and a children’s play area. There is a business facility in the main terminal equipped with fax, photocopier and Internet access.
View Newcastle (NCL) Airport Guide
Norwich
Norwich International Airport (NWI): www.norwichairport.co.uk is 5km (3 miles) north of Norwich.
To/from the airport: There’s no rail station at the airport but buses and taxis are available to take you to the station in Norwich. Buses – First Eastern Counties Bus No. 27 and a park-and-ride bus – depart at regular intervals. Taxis leave from outside the terminal.
Facilities: Bureau de change facilities and ATMs are available. There are two bars, a restaurant and a café in the main concourse and the departure lounge of the airport.
View Norwich (NWI) Airport Guide
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Southampton
Southampton International Airport (SOU): www.southamptonairport.com is located 7km (4 miles) northeast of Southampton.
To/from the airport: There is a 50-metre walk to the rail station and the journey time to central Southampton is eight minutes. The U1C bus service runs between the airport. Taxis are available.
Facilities: The airport has ATMs, a currency exchange office and several cafes, restaurants and bars.
View Southampton (SOU) Airport Guide
Southend Apt
London Southend (SEN): www.southendairport.com is located approximately 3km (2 miles) from Southend, Essex.
To/from the airport: Trains and buses are the public transport options. Helicopters are available for the rich and busy. Taxis are available.
Facilities: ATM, cafe/restaurant, VIP lounge, tourist information desk.
View Southend Apt (SEN) Airport Guide
Stansted
London Stansted Airport (STN): www.stanstedairport.com is 55km (35 miles) northeast of central London.
To/from the airport: The Stansted Express runs from London Liverpool Street. Local buses run to surrounding towns. Taxis are available and average fares to central London are £80-£100.
Facilities: There are restaurants, shops and bars in the terminal. Other facilities include ATMs, a bureau de change, business lounge and Internet cafe.
View Stansted (STN) Airport Guide
