If your flight from Edinburgh or Glasgow is cancelled and the airline can rebook you from Birmingham Airport, we can drive you there. The journey is about 300 miles, about 5 hours, and costs from £600 one way for the whole vehicle — up to five passengers with cabin-size cases or four with large suitcases. The same service works for planned trips.
Part of our Flight cancelled at Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport
When does driving to Birmingham Airport make sense?
When flights at Edinburgh (EDI) or Glasgow (GLA) are cancelled — fog, snow, strikes, technical faults — the next free seats from Scotland can be days away. Airlines and booking sites often have seats sooner from English airports. Ask the airline (in writing) whether it will rebook you from Birmingham Airport and whether it will reimburse ground transport; under UK CAA guidance it must offer rerouting, but reimbursement of a car depends on the airline and situation, so keep your receipt.
It is also a simple planned option: a long-haul ticket from Birmingham Airport can be cheaper or more direct, and a private car from your Edinburgh or Glasgow hotel or home avoids changing trains with luggage.
How much does it cost, and what does each person pay?
From £600 one way for the whole vehicle from Edinburgh or Glasgow, including the driver's empty return. Night journeys (23:00–06:00) add £15. The final fixed price is confirmed on WhatsApp, usually within 15 minutes, depending on exact pickup point and time.
| Passengers | Whole car (from) | Per person (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | £600 | about £200 |
| 4 | £600 | about £150 |
| 5 | £600 | about £120 |
Our Toyota Alphard takes up to five passengers with small cabin-size cases, or up to four with large suitcases. Larger groups need more than one car, subject to availability.
Send your flight time, passengers and bags — we confirm within minutes.
Message us on WhatsApp / WeChat →How long is the drive and which route do we take?
The drive is about 300 miles, normally about 5 hours, usually via the M74 and M6 south, past Manchester to the West Midlands. Times are approximate and depend on traffic, roadworks and weather. On longer runs the driver takes proper rest breaks for safety, and we plan the departure so you reach the airport with time for check-in and security.
Train, flight or private car — which is better?
Be honest about the options:
- Train: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry trains link Edinburgh with Birmingham in roughly 4–4½ hours; Birmingham International station serves the airport. Per person it is usually cheaper, but after mass cancellations trains can be crowded, late-night services are limited, and changes with large suitcases are hard.
- Another flight: domestic flights from Scotland may be full during disruption.
- Private car: door to terminal, any hour a driver is available, no luggage changes — and split between four or five people the cost per person comes close to last-minute train fares.
What do we need to quote and book?
Message us on WhatsApp +44 7598 576685 or WeChat ID megaspace218 with:
- your new flight number and departure time from Birmingham Airport;
- pickup point (Edinburgh or Glasgow Airport, hotel or address);
- number of passengers and number/size of bags.
We take late-night and short-notice requests whenever a driver is available — we cannot guarantee 24/7 cover, so message first and we confirm within minutes. We give you a receipt/invoice for an airline or insurance claim.
Send your flight time, passengers and bags — we confirm within minutes.
Message us on WhatsApp / WeChat →Frequently asked
How much is a private car from Edinburgh to Birmingham Airport?
From £600 one way for the whole vehicle (up to five passengers with cabin bags, or four with large suitcases), plus £15 between 23:00 and 06:00.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh to Birmingham Airport?
Roughly 5 hours, depending on traffic and weather.
Will the airline pay for the car?
Possibly. Ask the airline in writing before travelling and keep our receipt; reimbursement depends on the airline and your situation.