Trains to Birmingham NEC
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
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:40 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 05:40 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 07:40 - 21:00 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Lost Property | Available |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Available |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Except Christmas Day & Boxing Day |
|---|---|
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Station Car Park | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpark operator | Virgin Trains | ||||||||||
| Car parking spaces | 2225 | ||||||||||
| Carpark charges |
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Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 14 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Available |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Front of station by taxi rank |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | lifts to all platforms |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 05:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Located
Up the stairs from the platforms, lift available
Tickets Accepted
Virgin Business, First Open or Advance First tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
No showers are available
Departures and arrivals from Birmingham International
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to London Euston | West Midlands Trains | 11:28 | 4 | On time |
| to Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 11:30 | 3 | On time |
| to Manchester Piccadilly | CrossCountry | 11:40 | 1 | Late |
| to Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 11:44 | 3 | On time |
| to Edinburgh (Waverley) | Avanti West Coast | 11:56 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | 11:25 | 4 | On time |
| from Northampton | West Midlands Trains | 11:30 | 3 | On time |
| from Rugeley Trent Valley | West Midlands Trains | 11:36 | 3 | On time |
| from Reading | CrossCountry | 11:38 | 1 | On time |
| from Holyhead | Transport for Wales | 11:48 | 3 | On time |