Travel & Accommodation

THE VENUE

The Forecourt Show 2019 takes place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham, UK. The NEC is the UK's premier exhibition centre and is conveniently located with easy access from the whole of UK, Europe and the rest of the world.

National Exhibition Centre (NEC)
Birmingham
West Midlands
B40 1NT

Tel: +44 (0) 121 780 4141
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Opening times

Monday 8 April 10.00 - 17.00
Tuesday 9 April 10.00 - 17.00
Wednesday 10 April 10.00 - 16.00

By Road

The NEC is situated at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. The NEC has its own on-site car parks located close to the exhibition halls.

By Air

Just seconds from the NEC, the new Monorail Link provides a direct rail link from Birmingham International Airport to the NEC. Over 20 international airlines serve the airport, providing scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and America. For flight information, visit the Birmingham International Airport website - www.bhx.co.uk or call +44 (0) 8707 335511.

Visit the NEC's website - www.necgroup.co.uk - for more detailed travel information.

PARKING

The NEC has its own on-site car parks located close to the exhibition halls. Please visit (http://www.thenec.co.uk/visiting-us/car-parking) for more information.

BY RAIL

The NEC is served by Birmingham International Railway Station, connected by a covered bridge link. Travel time from London is just 90 minutes and trains run directly to many regional towns and cities. For details of train routes and timetables, contact National Rail enquires on +44 (0) 8457 484950 or look up www.nationalrail.co.uk.

As a visitor to National Convenience Show you are entitled to a 25% discount on Virgin Trains' Advance Fares, simply book your journey by clicking on the image below and the discount will be automatically applied to your booking. N.B. You can book your ticket up to 12 weeks prior to the show date and no less than 24 hours before you're due to travel.