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.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
Luggage
Facilities
Toilets
WiFi
Staffing and customer service
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
Accessibility
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Birmingham International
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Reading | CrossCountry | 10:13 | 4 | Scheduled |
| to Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 10:21 | 2 | On time |
| to Milton Keynes Central | West Midlands Trains | 10:23 | 4 | On time |
| to Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 10:25 | 2 | On time |
| to Milton Keynes Central | Avanti West Coast | 10:41 | 4 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Manchester Piccadilly | CrossCountry | 10:12 | 4 | Scheduled |
| from Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 10:23 | 4 | On time |
| from Northampton | West Midlands Trains | 10:24 | 2 | On time |
| from Shrewsbury | Transport for Wales | 10:34 | 1 | On time |
| from Wolverhampton | Avanti West Coast | 10:39 | 4 | On time |