Travelling To The Show
Travel in style with Virgin Trains our Official Travel Partner
The NEC is connected to Birmingham International station, making travelling by Virgin Trains the easiest option.
Sit back and relax on our super-swanky 125mph tilting Pendolino trains, each with its own onboard Shop for those mid-journey munchies, powerpoints for keeping laptops and mobiles charged and Wi-Fi* so you can tweet, like and poke to your heart’s content. Just don’t get too comfortable, you’ll be there before you know it.
For the cheapest fares book in advance at virgintrains.com
*Subject to availability.
The Gadget Show Live 2012 takes place in Halls 7 - 12 at the NEC (National Exhibition Centre), Birmingham. The event is open for an exclusive trade and press preview on April 10th and then to the general public from 11th - 15th.
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Here’s how to find us:
By Train
Birmingham New Street Station is approximately 10-15 minutes from Birmingham International Station.
Upon arrival at the station interchange, the NEC entrance is on the right-hand side when exiting the station. Follow the bridgelink covered walkway and follow the signs to the venue site.
By Car
The NEC can be easily found from the M1, M5, M6, M6 toll, M40, or M42. To use a satellite navigation system, the postcode is B40 1NT.
Where to Park
Follow the signs directing to the appropriate car park for your event. The cost of an onsite car parking space is £8, unless otherwise stated. Mini Buses are charged at £10 and coach parking is £15. Charges may vary. There is no charge for Blue Badge parking. Parking is available for visitors with disabilities, just look here.
Tune into the Traffic Radio on 1386AM for traffic information.
By Plane
From Birmingham International Airport it is an easy walk to the NEC. Follow the signs to the Air-Rail Link. It leaves from the airport, first floor of terminal one. Exit the Air-Rail Link at the Birmingham International Station then continue to walk onto the bridgelink covered walkway.
The Air-Rail Link operates from 0515 to 0200 every 2 minutes. Travel time is about 90 seconds.
The East Midlands Airport (EMA) is approximately 40 miles from the NEC.
Coventry Airport (COV) is about 15 miles from the NEC.
By Coach
The National Express Coach station is located at Digbeth in Birmingham city centre. To get from Digbeth to the NEC, the coach runs to the Birmingham International Airport. From here, walk to the Air-Rail Link, take the Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International Station, and then follow the bridgelink walkway to the NEC.
By Bus
The 900 and the 38 services run from Moor Street Interchange to Birmingham International Station. The 900 service runs every 20 minutes and travel time takes about 31 minutes. The 38 service operates every hour and travel time is approximately one hour. To get to the NEC from the Birmingham International Station, simply follow the bridgelink covered walkway and follow the signs.
For more information on bus services, please click here.
For more information about the NEC, click here.