The nearest train station to Birmingham NEC is Birmingham International Rail Station. In fact, it is so close that you can reach the NEC without even going outside! Depending on where you began your journey, you may be able to travel directly by train to The NEC by alighting at Birmingham International. However, if your starting station does not provide a direct service to Birmingham International, you may need to change at Birmingham New Street first. The entrance to the NEC is situated on the right hand side as you exit the station and is clearly signposted.

Established in 1976, the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (commonly known as the NEC) is an exhibition centre located in Birmingham, England. The centre has 200,000 square metres of exhibition space spread over 20 halls, and hosts over 500 events per year. For more information about opening times, visit Birmingham NEC's website.

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Departures and arrivals from Birmingham International

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Birmingham International station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to London EustonWest Midlands Trains18:464On time
to Rugeley Trent ValleyWest Midlands Trains18:513On time
to London EustonAvanti West Coast18:584On time
to Birmingham New StreetWest Midlands Trains19:043On time
to ChesterTransport for Wales19:081Scheduled
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from AberystwythTransport for Wales18:521Scheduled
from PwllheliTransport for Wales18:521Scheduled
from Birmingham New StreetAvanti West Coast18:564On time
from London EustonWest Midlands Trains19:033On time
from Rugeley Trent ValleyWest Midlands Trains19:083On time

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