The NEC, Birmingham is very easily accessible, by bike, by bus, by train and by car and coach, making the show perfectly located for visitors from all over the UK.

The Cycle Show 2012 is being held at..

National Exhibition Centre
Halls 9, 10 & 11
Birmingham
B40 1NT

There are various cycle routes to get to the NEC in Birmingham. Please click here to plan your journey.

For your peace of mind, there will be secure bike parking in Hall 16, which is very close to the entrance of the Cycle Show. 

Depending on your origin station you can travel directly by train to The NEC by alighting at Birmingham International. If your point of origin does not provide a service directly to Birmingham International you will need to travel to Birmingham New Street first and get a connecting train from there. Birmingham New Street Station is approximately 10-15 minutes from Birmingham International Station. 

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Upon arrival at the station interchange, the NEC entrance is on the right-hand side when exiting the station.  Follow the bridgelink covered walkway and follow the signs to the venue site. 

The 900 and the 38 services run from Moor Street Interchange to Birmingham International Station.  The 900 service runs every 20 minutes and travel time takes about 31 minutes.  The 38 service operates every hour and travel time is approximately one hour.  To get to the NEC from the Birmingham International Station, simply follow the bridgelink covered walkway and follow the signs. 

The National Express Coach station is located at Digbeth in Birmingham city centre.  To get from Digbeth to the NEC, the coach runs to the Birmingham International Airport.  From here, walk to the Air-Rail Link, take the Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International Station, and then follow the bridgelink walkway to the NEC. 

The NEC can be easily found from the M1, M5, M6, M6 toll, M40, or M42.  To use a satellite navigation system, the postcode is B40 1NT.

Follow the signs directing to the appropriate car park for your event.  The cost of an onsite car parking space is £8, unless otherwise stated. Mini Buses are charged at £10 and coach parking is £15. Charges may vary.  There is no charge for Blue Badge parking.  Parking is available for visitors with disabilities, just look here. 

Tune into the Traffic Radio on 1386AM for traffic information
 

From Birmingham International Airport it is an easy walk to the NEC.  Follow the signs to the Air-Rail Link.  It leaves from the airport, first floor of terminal one.  Exit the Air-Rail Link at the Birmingham International Station then continue to walk onto the bridgelink covered walkway. 

The Air-Rail Link operates from 0515 to 0200 every 2 minutes.  Travel time is about 90 seconds. 

The East Midlands Airport (EMA) is approximately 40 miles from the NEC.
Coventry Airport (COV) is about 15 miles from the NEC