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Show Opening Times

The opening hours for Ipex 2010 are:

Bullet 18th May 2010 : 10:00hrs - 17:30hrs
Bullet 19th May 2010 : 10:00hrs - 17:30hrs
Bullet 20th May 2010 : 10:00hrs - 17:30hrs
Bullet 21st May 2010 : 10:00hrs - 17:30hrs
Bullet 22nd May 2010 : 10.00hrs - 17.30hrs
Bullet 23rd May 2010 : 10.00hrs - 16.00hrs
Bullet 24th May 2010 : 10.00hrs - 17.30hrs
Bullet 25th May 2010 : 10.00hrs - 16.00hrs

By Air

Visit Birmingham International Airport websiteMore than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC. Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The NEC is also accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.

Sky train running every 90 seconds between the airport and the NEC is also foc.

Ipex 2010 Birmingham International Airport website.




By Road

Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M42, M5, M6, M6 toll, M1 and M40.

The M6 toll is an entirely new motorway, north and east of Birmingham. The motorway is a 27 mile, dual 3-lane carriageway between Junctions 4 and 11 of the M6. Providing Fast, Effective, Relief from the M6.

For traffic advice and help on planning your routes you may find the following sites useful:

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Car Parking
Please note, visitors will be charged £7 per day for parking at the NEC

Taxis
Taxis are also available outside NEC entrances. Taxi freephones are situated within the foyer of the Piazza, Atrium and Arena.

Useful Maps
The following maps are PDF documents and therefore you will need to have Adobe Reader installed.

Ipex 2010 Birmingham City Centre Map
Ipex 2010 NEC Site Plan
Ipex 2010 NEC Road Access Map 
 


By Train

Travel to Ipex 2010 by train and, if you are visiting from abroad, extend your stay and enjoy the rest of the UK:


Travelling to the NEC

Virgin Trains offers direct services from London Euston to the NEC - journey time approximately 90 mins.  Visitors must alight at Birmingham International for the NEC.  This station is linked directly to the NEC by a covered walkway and the halls are clearly signposted.

You can access the NEC from the city centre via Birmingham New Street Station which is just 15 minutes away from Birmingham International.

Please check timetable information before departing. Telephone National Rail enquiries on +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50, or visit the website by clicking the logo below:

National Rail Enquiries

For the best ticket deals buy in advance, either from The Trainline or Virgin Trains:

The Trainline

Virgin Trains 

For Overseas Visitors
Virgin Trains run a direct Coachlinks service from all Heathrow terminals to Watford Junction train station every half an hour from the early morning to late at night, seven days a week. Journey time is about 40mins. From Watford Junction customers can pick up a Virgin Train which goes direct to the NEC (customers must alight at Birmingham International station for the NEC) where staff will be on hand to give directions. Train services from Watford Junction to Birmingham International takes just over 1hour. Through tickets may be purchased on arrival at Heathrow Airport.

London Midland

For local train services from Birmingham and the surrounding cities 
They operate train services throughout the heart of England, connecting London, the Midlands and the North West.

For a list of prices and timetables visit the London Midland website
 

Exclusive rail travel passes for international Ipex visitors

EventBritainIpex has teamed up with VisitBritain to bring you a range of discounted products to help you make the most of your visit. You can now purchase the new discounted 3 and 7 day unlimited use rail pass as well as Oyster cards and entry into some of London’s most popular visitor attractions.  So why not combine a short leisure break in the UK with your visit to Ipex?

The eventBritain BritRail Pass allows unlimited travel for a set period within England, Scotland and Wales on any scheduled trains over the whole of Great Britain’s National Rail network, without restrictions, including connecting trains from UK airports including:

Bullet Heathrow Express
Bullet Gatwick Express
Bullet Stansted Express
Bullet Trains from Luton Airport to London
Bullet Trains from Birmingham Airport
Bullet Trains from Manchester Airports

Travelling by train is undoubtedly the most scenic and relaxing way to visit Britain. Sit back as rolling hills, castles and ancient monuments glide past you. BritRail passes offer great value travel by train and allow you either to plan ahead or to decide on your schedule each day.

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