Hall 7
NEC Birmingham
North Ave
Marston Green
Birmingham
B40 1NT
BY ROAD
There is easy access to the NEC from the M6, M1, M40 and the M42 motorways and the venue is well sign posted.
Parking
If you are driving to the NEC, you can make use of 16,500 parking spaces and pre-book to save £5 on the parking price. You can also pick from a range of payment methods including Pre-Paid Parking. Pre-Paid Parking is only valid in NEC operated car parks and not valid in Resorts World, Birmingham operated car parks at the NEC.
BY RAIL
The NEC is situated adjacent to Birmingham International rail station and is connected by a covered bridge link directly from the station.
If you’re travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away. Just enough time to fuel up on caffeine. For more information, visit the National Rail website.
BY AIR
You can fly to Birmingham International Airport, which is next to the NEC and has a direct link to the event halls.
Simply take the free and fast air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station located at the upper level of Terminal 1. The train runs every two minutes and only takes 90 seconds. When you arrive just head straight through to the NEC.
NEARBY AREAS TO STAY AND TRAVEL FROM
The following regions are well connected to NEC Birmingham and offer a mix of affordable stays, dining, and local experiences:
- Solihull
Just 15–20 minutes away by car or train, Solihull is ideal for groups looking for quality restaurants, shopping centres, and wellness spots. It's a quieter alternative to Birmingham city with plenty of Airbnb options.
- Coventry
Roughly 20–30 minutes by car or train. Coventry is a larger city offering budget-friendly accommodation, independent eateries, and cultural attractions like the cathedral. It's a good base for larger groups or those wanting easy city access without the price tag of Birmingham.
- Warwickshire
Warwickshire villages and the Rugby area are about 30–60 minutes away, a train from Rugby takes only 20 minutes. These locations offer countryside Airbnbs, pubs, and walking routes. Ideal if your group prefers a quieter, scenic setting while staying within an hour of NEC.
- Birmingham City Centre
About 15 minutes by direct train. For those who want nightlife, shopping, and city energy, staying in central Birmingham works well. Trains run late, and travel to NEC is simple via Birmingham International Station.
WHERE TO STAY
We’ve partnered up with specialist accommodation agency Event Express to provide discounted hotel accommodation and flexible cancellation policies exclusively for our delegates. If you’re unsure of your requirements at this stage, the flexible cancellation terms will allow you to make amendments and cancellations at no charge until closer to the event date. However, we do advise that you book now and amend later to guarantee your preferred hotel.
The Event Express service is completely free to use with no hidden charges and no booking or transaction fees, and the friendly reservations team will liaise with the hotels directly on your behalf.
For more information, please contact Event Express directly via the email or telephone number listed below, or alternatively click here to book your accommodation online.
If you would like to book a hotel not featured on the accommodation link or have specific budgets or requirements, then please contact the team who would be happy to assist you.
Telephone: +44 (0)1905 732737
Email: reservations@eventexpressuk.com
ALTERNATIVE ACCOMODATION OPTIONS
Airbnb (group-friendly)
Best suited for groups of 4–8 people. Popular areas: Marston Green, Bickenhill, Chelmsley Wood, outskirts of Solihull or Coventry.
- Entire homes (3–4 bedrooms) typically range from £120 to £300/night
- Most include kitchen, driveway/street parking, Wi-Fi, and NEC access within 15–20 minutes
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