The NEC, Birmingham is at the heart of the country's transport network, offering excellent access by road, rail and air making Hospitality at the NEC the perfect destination to conduct real business.
Road
Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42.The NEC has its own on-site car parks while the city-centre venues are served by a car park at the NIA and others in the immediate vicinity.
Car Parks
The NEC has over 22,000 car park spaces specifically for people visiting, organising or exhibiting at the NEC. Car park charges may apply.
Further Information:
AA Roadwatch:
T: +44 (0) 9003 401 100
W: www.theaa.com
Rail
The NEC and The NEC Arena are served by Birmingham International station, connected by a covered bridgelink.The NIA, The ICC and Symphony Hall are minutes from Birmingham New Street, the UK’s largest interchange station. London is only 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities.
Please check timetable information before departing. Phone National Rail enquiries on +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50
For information on train times and fares to the NEC and The NEC Arena, ask at your local station or ring your nearest rail travel enquiries centre.
Centro +44 (0) 121 200 2700
SilverLink +44 (0) 845 748 4950
Central Trains +44 (0) 870 609 6060
Virgin Trains +44 (0) 8457 222 333
Chiltern Railways +44 (0) 8456 005 165
Air
More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC and The NEC Arena. Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The group’s venues are also easily accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.
