Venue Info
Getting to the NEC
The venue address is: National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, B40 1NT
By Road
The NEC is situated 8 miles East of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC site directly using the following motorways - M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42. The NEC is signposted on motorways and major roads and is marked on most good maps. If you are travelling by car, we recommend that you allow plenty of time for your journey.
By Train
The NEC is situated adjacent to Birmingham International Rail Station; if you are coming to a show at The NEC you can reach any of its halls without stepping outside! Depending on your origin station you can travel directly by train to The NEC by alighting at Birmingham International. If your point of origin does not provide a service directly to Birmingham International you will need to travel to Birmingham New Street first and get a connecting train from there.
Call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 for timetable and price details.
By Bus
The NEC can be reached by a number of local bus services. If you are travelling to The NEC from Birmingham city centre there are two route options.
The 900 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange and has a daytime frequency of 20 minutes. The 900 will drop you at Birmingham International Station with a journey time of approximately 31 minutes. The 38 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange hourly, it has a journey time of approximately one hour.
The 38 will drop you off at Birmingham International Station. Local bus information can be found at the following websites:
www.networkwestmidlands.co.uk
www.travelwm.co.uk
FOR INFORMATION ON DISABLED FACILITIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW
http://www.thenec.co.uk/visiting-us/disabled-visitors
THE 50+ SHOW HEADS TO BIRMINGHAM IN DECEMBER 2013
The 50+ Show, the dynamic event for active people who want to make the most out of life, will be coming to Birmingham in December 2013. The show will take place in Birmingham at the NEC, Hall 3A on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December 2013.
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