Getting There

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:



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



 

For Overseas Visitors
Virgin Trains run a direct Coachlinks service from all Heathrow terminals to Watford Junction train station every hour from the early morning to late at night, seven days a week (at weeekends this service strats at 10.00am). 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.



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 

Other trains that go to Birmingham:

Chiltern Railways Network

Map of the Birmingham Rail Network

Ipex 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:

 Heathrow Express

 Gatwick Express

 Stansted Express

 Trains from Luton Airport to London

 Trains from Birmingham Airport

 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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