About APH Short Run
APH Short Run is a park & ride car park at Birmingham Airport with shuttle to terminal transfer to the terminal. You keep your keys throughout your stay.
APH Short Run at Birmingham Airport sits closer to the airport than standard APH Birmingham, delivering a shorter shuttle transfer for passengers who want APH's established reliability with a reduced journey time. At £144.99 for 8 days (£18.12/day) — £24.00 more than standard APH Birmingham — Short Run suits passengers for whom every minute of transfer time counts. You keep your keys throughout, and the site holds Park Mark approval.
Location and getting there
APH Short Run is located off-airport, a short shuttle from Birmingham Airport terminal. Use the postcode from your booking confirmation for sat-nav.
APH Short Run is positioned closer to Birmingham Airport than the standard APH compound. Use the APH Short Run postcode from your booking confirmation for sat-nav. It is a different location from standard APH Birmingham — use the specific confirmation postcode.
What's included at APH Short Run
APH Short Run includes Park Mark approved security, CCTV monitoring, barrier-controlled entry and keep-your-keys parking throughout your stay.
Located closer to the airport — reduced transfer time vs standard APH.
You retain your keys throughout your stay.
Continuous camera coverage across the APH Short Run compound.
APH Short Run holds Park Mark accreditation at Birmingham Airport.
Backed by APH, one of the UK's most established airport parking operators.
Cancel free up to 72 hours before arrival.
Security at APH Short Run
APH Short Run holds Park Mark approval — the UK's police-assessed safer parking standard — with CCTV throughout and controlled-barrier entry for the full duration of your stay.
APH Short Run holds Park Mark approval and operates barrier-controlled entry with CCTV throughout. APH is a BAPCO member and one of the UK's most reviewed airport parking operators. Your vehicle is in a managed, secure compound for the full duration of your trip.
Arriving at APH Short Run
Follow the instructions in your booking confirmation email to find APH Short Run. Use the specific postcode for sat-nav — not the airport terminal address.
- Enter the APH Short Run postcode from your booking confirmation into your sat-nav.
- On arrival, present your booking confirmation at the APH check-in point.
- Park in the allocated bay. Keep your keys.
- Board the APH Short Run shuttle to Birmingham Airport terminal.
- Allow 15–25 minutes from parking to arriving at the terminal.
Collecting your car on return
On return, follow the instructions in your booking confirmation for the collection procedure at APH Short Run. Keep your confirmation accessible on your phone.
- On landing, follow signs to the APH shuttle pick-up in the arrivals area.
- Board the APH Short Run shuttle back to the compound.
- Return to your bay and collect your vehicle.
- Exit the compound.
Good to know before you book
Key facts about APH Short Run before you book — cancellation policy, key handling, and what to do if your flight is delayed.
APH Short Run is a separate site from APH Birmingham Self Park — use the correct postcode.
Keys stay with you throughout.
Cancel up to 72 hours before arrival at no charge.
Our promo code is pre-filled — verify it is applied at checkout.
APH Short Run prices
APH Short Run costs from £144.99 for 8 days (£18.12/day) when pre-booked through Britain Car Parks. Walk-up rates are significantly higher. Search above for live prices on your exact dates.
| Stay length | Price from | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 8 days | £144.99 | £18.12/day |
| Other lengths | Search above for live rates on your exact dates | |
APH Short Run costs £144.99 for 8 days — £24.00 more than standard APH Birmingham (£120.99). The premium is for a shorter shuttle distance. Book early for the best rate — APH uses dynamic pricing.
*Sample price accurate at time of writing. Search above for live rates. Apply our discount code at checkout for a further saving.
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Get Quote NowQuestions about APH Short Run
APH Short Run is an off-airport park and ride positioned closer to Birmingham Airport than the standard APH Birmingham compound. It offers a shorter shuttle transfer at £144.99 for 8 days, compared to £120.99 for standard APH Birmingham.
APH Short Run is closer to the airport than standard APH Birmingham, giving a shorter transfer time. Allow 15–25 minutes from parking to reaching the terminal.
No — they are separate products at different distances from the airport. APH Short Run is closer, hence the higher price. Both are bookable through Britain Car Parks above.
Yes. APH Short Run holds Park Mark accreditation at Birmingham Airport, with CCTV and barrier-controlled entry.
Yes. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before arrival is included with all bookings through Britain Car Parks.
More Birmingham Airport parking options
Compare all 16 car parks at Birmingham Airport side by side on our main Birmingham Airport Parking hub — prices, transfer times and security credentials for every option.
| Car park | Type | Transfer | 8-day price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Oaks Birmingham | Park & Ride | Shuttle | £64.00 |
| Official BHX Car Park 7 | Park & Ride | Shuttle 10–15 min | £94.99 |
| APH Birmingham Self Park | Park & Ride | Shuttle 15–20 min | £120.99 |
| Official Car Parks 2 & 3 | Park & Walk | Walk 1–3 min | £146.99 |
| Valet Parking Flex Plus | Meet & Greet | Forecourt | £139.99 |
| View all 16 options → | From £64.00 for 8 days | ||