Make the most of your day!

You’ll find the NEC clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop North Ave, B40 1NT in your sat nav. When you arrive at the NEC don’t follow your sat nav anymore, look out for the Homebuilding & Renovating Show on the digital car park signs. To save money (on-the-day fees are £16.95 and pre-booked spaces are £12.95), pre-book your parking before arrival here. Then, simply jump on the free shuttle bus or take a leisurely stroll along the signposted footpaths.

You won’t even need to brave the elements. Direct services run all day, however if you’re travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away. Just enough time to fuel up on caffeine. For more information, visit National Rail or call them on 08457 484950

From Birmingham Airport you can get to the NEC via the free air-rail link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes.

Jumping on a bus in the West Midlands area? There are numerous options that will get you to the NEC. Check out Network West Midland to plan your journey.

We’ve teamed up with TOA Taxis to ensure a safe, friendly service is available to you 24/7 at the NEC

You can book over the phone by calling 0121 427 8888 or 0800 0142 729, online or via their handy app. Alternatively, pick one up at the clearly marked ranks outside our main entrances. For added convenience TOA Taxis accept all major credit cards, subject to a charge of 10%+VAT.

Other Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles

If you plan to arrive at the NEC using other Taxi or Private Hire provider you will be dropped off at either the Piazza drop off and pick up area or the Atrium entrance.

Simply take the free and fast air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station located at the upper level of Terminal 1. The train runs every two minutes and only takes 90 seconds. When you arrive just head straight through to the NEC.