What is the NEC train station called?

What is the NEC train station called?

Birmingham International
Birmingham International is a railway station located in Solihull in the West Midlands, to the east of the city of Birmingham, England….Birmingham International railway station.

Birmingham International
2017/18 6.664 million
2018/19 6.975 million
Interchange 152,468
2019/20 6.520 million

What Junction is NEC Birmingham?

Junction 6
By Car: Travelling North on the M42, exit at Junction 6 and follow the signs to The NEC. Travelling South on the M42, exit at Junction 6 and follow signs to The NEC.

What facilities are at Birmingham International train station?

Station facilities

First class lounge Monday to Friday: 05:30 to 20:00 Saturday: 08:00 to 18:00 Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00
Waiting room information Seating available on all platforms. Waiting rooms available on all platforms apart from Platform 1.
Trolleys available No
Station buffet available Yes
Toilets available Yes

How do I get from international to NEC?

Getting there by plane From the airport, simply take the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International railway station and then it’s just a minute walk to the NEC entrance. The Air-Rail Link runs every 2 minutes and takes just 90 seconds to reach the NEC.

How far is NEC from train station?

Train. Getting to us by train is brilliantly easy as the NEC is located a five-minute walk away from Birmingham International Railway Station.

How far is Birmingham from NEC?

The distance between Birmingham and Birmingham NEC is 8 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles. How do I travel from Birmingham to Birmingham NEC without a car? The best way to get from Birmingham to Birmingham NEC without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £3 – £90.

What does NEC stand for Birmingham?

National Exhibition Centre
NEC Birmingham (National Exhibition Centre)

What Junction on M42 is NEC?

Junction 6 connects the M42 to the A45 to the east of Birmingham near the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

What is the main train station in Birmingham?

Birmingham New Street
Birmingham New Street is Birmingham’s principal railway station and one of the principal stations of the UK rail network. The station is managed by Network Rail and its main entrance is located on Stephenson Street.

What is the postcode for NEC Birmingham?

B40 1NT
You’ll find us clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 – just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav to get close, then follow the signs when you see them.

Can you walk from NEC to airport?

Once inside the airport the walk is completely covered and step free if needed. There is a monorail service between the Airport and the Birmingham International Rail Station/ NEC. This runs every 3-4 minutes. over a year ago.

How far is Birmingham NEC from train station?

Getting to us by train is brilliantly easy as the NEC is located a five-minute walk away from Birmingham International Railway Station.

Which Birmingham train station is closest to the NEC?

The nearest train station to the NEC is Birmingham International, a five-minute walk under a covered bridge. You can also travel to Birmingham city’s central station, Birmingham New Street.

How big is the NEC in Birmingham?

The venue can provide over 182,000 square metres of covered indoor space across 20 interconnecting halls and 34 conference suites, in addition to over 392 acres of hard-standing ground and 75 acres of woodland. It’s also a perfect fit for conferences and live events, not just exhibitions.

What is the NEC now called?

Resorts World Arena
On 25 September 2018, the NEC Group announced that the Genting Arena will be renamed “Resorts World Arena” as of 3 December of this year.

Where does A42 become M42?

The modern M42 does interchange with the former A42 at junction 4 near Solihull: Stratford Road now being numbered A34 to the north of the junction and A3400 to the south.

Where is M42 6?

Junction 6 connects the M42 to the A45 to the east of Birmingham near the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). It has almost reached capacity causing severe congestion and delays across the network.

How many train stations are there in Birmingham?

three
There are three city centre rail stations providing fast and frequent connections to both local and national destinations. Birmingham New Street Station is at the hub of the National Rail network with fast and frequent services to London’s Euston station and many other major towns and cities across the UK.

Is Birmingham New Street the same as Grand Central?

Grand Central (formerly The Pallasades Shopping Centre and previously Birmingham Shopping Centre) is a shopping centre located above New Street railway station in Birmingham, England that opened in 1971 as Birmingham Shopping Centre.

Do you have to pay to park at the NEC Birmingham?

PRE-PAID PARKING On arrival at the NEC, please follow electronic directional signage to ‘Arena Parking’, which will lead you to the nearest available car park for your event. Please note, we are a cashless venue, so all parking payments must be made via credit/debit card or via your smartphone.