Getting there
30 March 2006
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. The M6 toll is an entirely new motorway, north and east of Birmingham. The motorway is a 27 mile, dual three-lane carriageway between Junctions 4 and 11 of the M6 - “providing fast, effective, relief from the M6”. For traffic advice and help on planning your routes visit: www.theaa.com/travelwatch and www.streetmap.co.uk
Taxis are also available outside NEC entrances. Taxi freephones are located in the foyer of the Piazza, Atrium and Arena. For visitor maps of the NEC, visit www.IPEX.org
By Rail: The NEC has its own station, Birmingham International, which is linked directly to the venue by a covered walkway. Birmingham New Street Station is just 15min away and a frequent service covers the 90min journey time to and from London.
National Rail enquiries Tel: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50 www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Air: More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC. Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The NEC is also accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports. The Sky train runs every 90s between the airport and the NEC - free of charge. Visit Birmingham International Airport at www.bhx.co.uk