Travel by Rail

The NEC & The NEC Arena

Wherever you're coming from, the easy way to get to The NEC and The NEC Arena is by rail. Whatever you're coming to see, the train drops you right at our door - because The NEC has its own station, Birmingham International is linked directly to The NEC by a covered walkway - you don't even have to go outside.

The ICC, The NIA & Symphony Hall

The NIA, The ICC and Symphony Hall are all best served by New Street Station and Five Ways Station which are both a short distance from all of the city centre venues.

From New Street Station:

Taxi - Journey time 5-10 minutes
A taxi rank is located directly outside the main entrance to the station.

On foot - Journey time 15-20 minutes
Leave New Street Station via the Victoria Square Exit. Cross the road and continue up Pinfold Street to Victoria Square. When you enter Victoria Square (Town Hall will be on the left hand side) follow the signs for Paradise Forum, Convention Centre and National Indoor Arena. Continue towards Central Library and through Paradise Forum (entrance to this Mall is on the left hand side of the entrance to Central Library) and out into Centenary Square. Continue straight ahead through Centenary Square, The ICC and Symphony Hall are directly in front. For The NIA turn right just in front of The ICC, when you meet the road turn left and continue down the road where you will come to The NIA on the left hand side.

Timetable Information

Please check timetable information before departing.
Phone National Rail enquiries on +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50


Centro +44 (0) 121 200 2700
SilverLink +44 (0) 845 748 4950
Central Trains +44 (0) 870 609 6060
Virgin Trains +44 (0) 8457 222 333
Chiltern Railways +44 (0) 8456 005 165

Maps

The NEC
Birmingham city centre

For information on train times and fares to The NEC and The NEC Arena, ask at your local station or ring your nearest rail travel enquiries centre.