Travel
BY CAR
Follow the signs from all major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 motorways.
Postcode: B40 1NT
Free shuttle buses from the car park will drop you to the nearest entrance, or you can follow the signposted footpaths.
Postcode: B40 1NT
Free shuttle buses from the car park will drop you to the nearest entrance, or you can follow the signposted footpaths.
BY TRAIN
The NEC is just minutes' walk from Birmingham International train station, connected by a covered bridgelink.
For more information, visit National Rail or call 08457 484950.
See below for more info about the Avanti Trains discount.
For more information, visit National Rail or call 08457 484950.
See below for more info about the Avanti Trains discount.
BY PLANE
The NEC is connected to Birmingham International Airport by a free and fast air-rail link.
It runs every 2 minutes, taking just 90 seconds to travel between the airport Terminal 1 (upper level) and Birmingham International train station.
From there, it's just a short walk into the exhibition halls, which are clearly signposted.
It runs every 2 minutes, taking just 90 seconds to travel between the airport Terminal 1 (upper level) and Birmingham International train station.
From there, it's just a short walk into the exhibition halls, which are clearly signposted.
BY CAR
Follow the signs from all major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 motorways.
Postcode: B40 1NT
Free shuttle buses from the car park will drop you to the nearest entrance, or you can follow the signposted footpaths.
Postcode: B40 1NT
Free shuttle buses from the car park will drop you to the nearest entrance, or you can follow the signposted footpaths.
BY TRAIN
The NEC is just minutes' walk from Birmingham International train station, connected by a covered bridgelink.
For more information, visit National Rail or call 08457 484950.
See below for more info about the Avanti Trains discount.
For more information, visit National Rail or call 08457 484950.
See below for more info about the Avanti Trains discount.
BY PLANE
The NEC is connected to Birmingham International Airport by a free and fast air-rail link.
It runs every 2 minutes, taking just 90 seconds to travel between the airport Terminal 1 (upper level) and Birmingham International train station.
From there, it's just a short walk into the exhibition halls, which are clearly signposted.
It runs every 2 minutes, taking just 90 seconds to travel between the airport Terminal 1 (upper level) and Birmingham International train station.
From there, it's just a short walk into the exhibition halls, which are clearly signposted.
AVANTI TRAINS DISCOUNT
Avanti West Coast Trains are offering a 20% discount on train tickets. Book your tickets up to 12 weeks in advance of travel.
Tickets must be booked at least 3 days in advance.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
DESTINATION BIRMINGHAM
As the UK's second biggest city after London, Birmingham has everything you would expect from its hotels, shopping, dining,
entertainment and nightlife.
entertainment and nightlife.
Here are some great links to help you plan your time after the show closes for the day:
Visit Birmingham
The official visitor website for Birmingham and the region.
Time Out Birmingham
Discover Birmingham's best things to do, restaurants, theatre and nightlife.
Resorts World Birmingham
Shopping dining, entertainment and hotel - all within walking distance of the show halls!