Travel Information
The Magic of Christmas is not so far far away! It takes place at the NEC Birmingham which is at the heart of the country’s transport network, offering excellent access by road, rail and air.
Getting there by 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 (charged at £7 daily in advance, or £8 on the day). Once parked, a free shuttle bus transports you to/from the main NEC Piazza area in minutes.
Please plan your journey to the NEC in advance. Click here for more information from The NEC website.
For 24-hour live traffic information visit AA Roadwatch or call 09003 401 100 or 401 100 from your mobile (Lines open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls cost a minimum of 60p per minute. Mobile rates vary). A free Route Planner is available online (enter ‘NEC’ as your destination). For more detailed maps of the area visit Streetmap or Google Maps (enter ‘B40 1NT’ for a map of NEC campus).
Getting there by bus:
Use the 900, 966, 993/4, 73 to get to the NEC. To plan your journey in advance, and for bus times and fares, please visit Centro or call 0121 200 2700.
Getting there by rail:
The NEC is served by Birmingham International station, connected to the venue by a covered bridgelink. You can also travel into central Birmingham from The NEC (to Birmingham New Street station) in under 15 minutes. London is only 90 minutes away from Birmingham International station and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities. Click here for more information (make the info below in to a pop up box and make ‘click here’ scrollable)
For train timetables and information, please visit contact National Rail or call 08457 48 49 50.
Getting there 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. Birmingham International Airport is easily accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.
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