Car
Car parking is free at the NEC
Sat-nav address: The NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
Visitors from any direction can travel to the NEC directly using the following motorways - M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.
Please be aware that a sat-nav system will not direct you into an on-site car park. Upon arrival, follow the clearly signposted directions to the car park.
Train
The nearest train station is Birmingham International. You can also travel to Birmingham New Street and connect to Birmingham International via one of the regular trains.
- Buy tickets in advance from Avanti West Coast
- Buy tickets from The Trainline
- Buy tickets from National Rail
Bus
Coach services are operated by National Express and Megabus, with over 120 daily services from across the UK to Birmingham Airport. From Birmingham Airport, you can get to the NEC in minutes on the free air-rail link.
Local Bus Services
Regular local buses depart from Birmingham City Centre.
The 900 service runs every 15 mins during the day taking approximately 30 mins.
The 97 service operates every 30 mins, 24hrs a day taking approximately 45 mins.
For more information about local bus services visit Network West Midlands.
International Travel
Arrive by Eurostar
Arrive by air
Birmingham International Airport is located within the NEC complex. You can book flights directly to and from Birmingham International from most domestic and international airports.
Visit Easy Jet, Ryanair, British Airways
To get from Birmingham International Airport to the NEC, simply take the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International railway station and then it’s just a short walk to the NEC entrance.
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