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30 & 31 Oct 2024 | NEC Birmingham

Getting to Advanced Engineering...

Reach us by train

What is the closest train station to the venue? 
Birmingham International is the closest station, but Birmingham New Street is also just 15 minutes away.

How do I reach the NEC from Birmingham International? 
The station is directly connected to the NEC. Simply follow the signs when you get off the train.

Reach us by car

What should I put in my Sat Nav?
The NEC is clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes. The postcode for the site is B40 1NT. When nearby follow the digital screens once there.

How do I get from the car park to the NEC?
Either hop on the free shuttle bus from the car park to the venue, or take a leisurely stroll!

Reach us by Taxi

Enroute Taxis has one of the largest taxi fleets in Birmingham. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.  Call 0121 000 2222 or Book via their Birmingham Web Booker to get 23% off every taxi ride. You can also Download their Most Downloaded Birmingham Taxi App by clicking Here: “Enroute Taxis Birmingham App” in order to get 23% off on all your taxi rides.

Reach us by plane

Which is the closest airport to the NEC?
Birmingham Airport is around the corner from the NEC and is easily accessible by national and international flights.

How do I get to the NEC from the airport?
Simply take the 90 second free and fast air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station from Terminal 1.

Parking

Visitors will now have three options to pay for their parking, which will ensure their vehicle registration is recognised at exit for a frictionless departure.

1. Advanced booking: Visitors can book parking online in advance up until midnight the day before arrival, at a reduced rate (where NEC standard parking tariffs apply).

2. On-the-day in venue payment: Visitors who have not booked in advance should make a payment at the pay-on-foot machines in the venue by entering their vehicle registration number.

3. On-the-day online payment: Visitors can also pay online on-the-day once parked at the venue, through our new payment portal, by entering their vehicle registration number. Our Preferred Option We recommend visitors book in advance for the best parking experience and to take advantage of the £5 saving (on NEC standard tariffs). To support this, we would recommend that this is communicated to visitors prior to the event, through all your available channels.

Important Note: Vehicles attempting to exit the car parks without prior payment will incur a non-refundable, flat rate exit fee of £25, payable by card at the exit. This fee encourages pre-payment before leaving The NEC to ensure a smooth exit process.

Changes visitors need to be aware of:

• Overnight parking tariffs and overstay fees: We are introducing an overnight parking tariff (at £5 per night) and overstay fees (at £2 per hour) for those who stay onsite beyond their booking times. Advance and on-the-day parking is valid from 06:00 – 02:00. Overstay charges will apply for single day bookings exceeding those standard parking hours, unless overnight parking has been booked as part of a ‘multi-day booking’.

• Multi-day parking option: If multiple single days are booked, the vehicle will need to leave each day. If it does not, overstay charges will apply. Overnight parking can be selected when pre-booking, if required.

Visitor Tips

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