Travelling from the M42: leave at Junction 6 and follow signs from the NEC
Travelling from the M6: leave at Junction 4 or 4a and head for the NEC via Junction 6 of the M42
For traffic updates and route planners visit the AAorRACwebsites. For Sat Nav users, the NEC postcode is B40 1NT.
By rail
Birmingham International railway station is located within the NEC. Trains for London Euston station to Birmingham International departs twice every hour on average
Birmingham International station has direct links to Birmingham New Street, Central Birmingham’s railway station. Trains depart every 15mns on average and the journey only takes about 20mns. Tickets cost £5.10 (approx. €8.00 / $9.00 for a standard day return)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is linked to the NEC by the free SkyRail, departing every few minutes and taking just 90 seconds
National Express have two departure points at Heathrow, one in the Central Coach station (serving terminals 1, 2 and 3) and one in Terminal 4. They depart every hour on average. The first one is at 07.05 and the last one at 21.30. The journey takes 2h40mns. National Express also have a desk in Terminal 2 for travellers who would like to buy a ticket on arrival but it is recommended theybook in advance onlineor by calling +44 (0)8705 808080. The cost is approximately £34.50 for a standard return (approx. €50.00/$62.00)
Visitors flying into other London airports can get a direct train from London Euston to Birmingham International. The journey takes 2h20mns and there are two trains per hour on average. For more information about finding your way around London, use the TFLjourney planner
By coach
For bookings and timetables contactNational Express Coaches: T +44 (0)8705 808080. Travel from as little as £16 return from London to Birmingham (2 hour + journey one-way)
