Venue

NEC, Hall 18, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands B40 1NT

How To Get There

If you are travelling by car, the NEC is in the perfect location for car travel – 8 miles east of Birmingham city centre, and at the heart of the UK motorway network. Please note that on Saturday only, junctions 6 to 7 of the M42 will be closed (northbound only) due to HS2 preparatory works. For Sat Nav purposes please use the postcode: B40 1NT. With 16,500 spaces available we’ve got plenty of room for you. Follow the electronic signage or directions provided by the traffic team to get you to the North Car Park which is being used for the event. Parking charges apply. You can pre-book parking to receive a discounted rate by clicking here. Once you’ve parked you can either take a free shuttle bus which will drop you off at Atrium 3 entrance or walk to the halls using our sign posted footpaths. Enter through the Atrium 3 entrance and The Autism Show is in Hall 18 directly in front of you. Disabled parking can be found by Hall 16 or North 1B which is accessible via Gate G3.

If you are travelling by train, the NEC is positioned immediately next to Birmingham International rail station. Once you alight from your train, follow signs for the NEC, and as you exit the station you will see the entrance leading into the venue on your right. Walk along the sky walk and descend the escalators or stairs into the main venue. Carry straight on, opposite 3a turn right where it will be sign posted to go up the escalators or stairs. Follow the skywalk along to the end and then use the escalators or stairs to go down, where the signs will direct you left towards the Autism Show in Hall 18. Many services run direct to Birmingham International. If yours doesn’t, you can catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street. There are regular services, and the journey only takes 10-15 minutes. Buses to the NEC can be caught at Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations. For further information call National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950. National Rail

If you are travelling by bus and coach, coach services are operated by National Express and Megabus, with over 120 daily services from across the UK to Birmingham Airport. From here you can get to the NEC in minutes on the free air-rail link. Regular local buses also depart from Birmingham City Centre. For a direct bus to the NEC, take the National Express bus X1 towards Coventry from bus stop MS17 beside Selfridges at Moor Street Station (a five minute walk from Birmingham New Street station). The travel time will be approximately 45 minutes. For a personalised travel plan please click here.

If you are travelling by taxi, TOA Taxis are available at clearly marked ranks outside the NEC’s main entrances. They’re an easy and convenient way to get to your hotels and the towns and attractions around the NEC. And as one of our appointed suppliers, TOA Taxis are committed to providing a reliable, good value service to enhance your NEC experience. You can book TOA Taxis by phone on 0121 427 8888 or online by clicking here.

Security Arches have been introduced throughout the venue for the safety of all visitors. When you enter the venue from the car park or from Birmingham International rail station, you will be required to walk through a security arch. This will be a quick and simple process. Helpful staff will be located beside the security arches to provide support if required.

For more information on travelling to the NEC Birmingham please click here.

Quiet Room

A Quiet Room is available for visitors. Please visit the Organiser’s Office within the hall to gain access.

Our Floor Plan

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