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The NEC is located next to Birmingham International and the halls are accessible without having to step outside.
If you are travelling to Birmingham New Street, you can catch a connecting train which will take 10-15 minutes.
For further information on travelling by train to Birmingham International Station, please contact National Rail enquiries, Tel: 03457 48 49 50 or visit the National Rail website.
Travelling by car?
The NEC is located 8 miles east of Birmingham City Centre; visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC via the following motorways – M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42. The NEC's signposted on motorways and major roads and is marked on most good maps. If you are travelling by car, we recommend that you allow plenty of time for your journey.
M6 Toll
As a free flowing alternative to the M6, the M6 Toll offers reliably shorter journey times through the West Midlands. It runs between Junctions 3A and 11A of the M6 with easy access to the NEC/LG ARENA via the M6 Toll/M42.
Sat Nav
If you’re using a Sat Nav, please enter the postcode
B40 1NT to pinpoint The NEC. Please be aware that the Sat Nav system will not direct you to the onsite car park. Please follow the clearly signposted directions once in the vicinity of the venue.
Other transport options
Train
Get 25% off your train to the NEC
Book your Virgin train now and get a 25% discount on your fare to the NEC. Tickets must be bought before day of travel and the train conductor may ask to see your eD X registration whilst on board.
Walking
If you are on foot, follow the signs to the Air-Rail Link which leaves the airport from the first floor of Terminal 1.
Once you have stepped off the Air-Rail at Birmingham International Station continue straight ahead through the concourse onto The NEC.