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Travel Information

By Road

Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M42, M5, M6, M6 toll, M1 and M40. Car parking is available within the vicinity of The NEC.

> Location of The NEC

By Train

Wherever you’re coming from, The NEC is easily accessible by rail. Birmingham International Station links directly to The NEC via a covered walkway. 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

By Air

Just seconds from The NEC, the new AirRail link provides a direct rail link from the Airport to The NEC. To find out about availability of flights call: 0870 733 5511

Or visit the Birmingham International website.

Other Airport distances from Birmingham:

  • East Midlands 40 miles (64km)
  • Manchester International 82 miles (132km)
  • London Luton 91 miles (146km)
  • London Heathrow 110 miles (177km)
  • London Gatwick 146 miles (235km)