Airport connections
Start your holiday or business trip the hassle-free way by getting to the airport by train.
We run direct trains to Birmingham International, Stansted and Southampton airports, and you can get to other UK airports using dedicated bus or rail links from stations served by CrossCountry. We recommend that you aim to get to the airport at least 2 hours before your flight check-in time.
Birmingham International Airport
Station: Birmingham International
Telephone: 0844 576 6000
Website: bhx.co.uk
The station is linked to the airport passenger terminals by a free, frequent Air-Rail Link monorail service running every 2 minutes with a journey time of less than 2 minutes.
Southampton Airport
Station: Southampton Airport Parkway
Telephone: 0844 481 7777
Website: southamptonairport.com
The airport is just 99 steps from the station.
Stansted Airport
Station: Stansted Airport
Telephone: 0844 335 1803
Website: stanstedairport.com
There’s easy pedestrian access between the station and the terminal building. The station is located directly beneath the airport terminal with step free access via escalators, lifts or ramps which take you straight into the check-in area.
Stansted Airport provides a free service for passengers with reduced mobility to assist with their journey through the Terminal to the aircraft. Passengers are advised to book this free facility with their airline at least 48 hours before their flight departure to ensure they receive the assistance they require. The ISS special assistance desk is located in the Terminal adjacent to Zones D and E. Please note that this is separate from the CrossCountry JourneyCare service.
You can get to other UK airports by using dedicated bus or rail links from stations served by CrossCountry services. Airports are listed below in bold, followed by the nearest train stations and contact details to get further information.
Aberdeen / Aberdeen
Telephone: 0844 481 6666
Website: aberdeenairport.com
Bristol / Bristol Temple Meads
Telephone: 0871 334 4444
Website: bristolairport.co.uk
Bournemouth / Bournemouth
Telephone: 01202 364 000
Website: bournemouthairport.com
Doncaster / Sheffield Robin Hood / Doncaster
Telephone: 0871 220 2210
Website: robinhoodairport.com
Durham Tees Valley / Darlington
Telephone: 08712 242 426
Website: durhamteesvalley.com
East Midlands / Nottingham, Derby, Leicester or Long Eaton
Telephone: 0871 919 9000
Website: eastmidlandsairport.com
Edinburgh / Edinburgh Waverley
Telephone: 0844 481 8989
Website: edinburghairport.com
Exeter / Exeter St Davids
Telephone: 01392 367 433
Website: exeter-airport.co.uk
Heathrow / Reading
Telephone: 0844 335 1801
Website: heathrowairport.com
Leeds Bradford / Leeds or York
Telephone: 0871 288 2288
Website: leedsbradfordairport.co.uk
Manchester / Manchester Piccadilly or Crewe
Telephone: 08712 710 711
Website: manchesterairport.co.uk
Newcastle / Newcastle
Telephone: 0871 882 1121
Website: newcastleairport.com