Commercial Vehicle Show

Train

Birmingham International is the nearest train station and is just a 5–10 minute covered walk from the halls of the NEC via the 'Bridgelink' walkway. The NEC entrance is clearly signposted on the right-hand side as you exit the station. Operators include Avanti West Coast (regular trains to London, Birmingham and Wolverhampton), West Midlands Railway/London Northwestern Railway (regular trains to London, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Birmingham New Street, Rugby), Cross Country (regular trains to Manchester Piccadilly, Bournemouth, Birmingham New Street, London Euston via Northampton, and Coventry) and Transport for Wales (regular trains to Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, Pwllheli and Holyhead). (

Bus

Buses to the NEC can be caught at Birmingham Moor Street and Solihull stations. The 900 service runs every 15 minutes during the day taking approximately 30 minutes. The 97 service runs every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, taking approximately 45 minutes. (

Coach

From Birmingham Airport you can get to the NEC in minutes on the free Air-Rail Link, which takes just 90 seconds and runs every two minutes. (

Taxi

T.O.A black cabs are available at clearly marked ranks outside the NEC's main entrances. Book by phone on 0121 427 8888 or 0800 0142 729, online, or via a mobile app. Services are available by phone 24/7. TOA Taxis accept all major credit cards, subject to a charge of 10%+VAT. If using another taxi or private hire provider, you will be dropped off at either the Piazza drop off and pick up area or the Atrium entrance. Veezu is the NEC Group's official private hire taxi partner. (

Shuttle bus

Shuttles usually start running one hour before the event and stop one hour after the event. Service times and alternative walking routes are available at all bus shelters located near the car parks. (

Walking

The NEC is a 5–10 minute walk from Birmingham International Railway Station via the covered 'Bridgelink' walkway — you won't need to brave the elements. The entrance to the NEC is clearly signposted on the right-hand side as you exit the station. (

Cycling

There is a public cycle path which runs via Birmingham International train station. Brompton folding bikes are available for hire on Station Link road, a 10-minute walk from the NEC Campus. Cycle racks are located by the Piazza main entrance and the Atrium 1 entrance. (Source:

Car

There are over 16,500 parking spaces at the NEC. Follow electronic signage to the East Car Park area for the Commercial Vehicle Show. Once parked, take a free shuttle bus or walk to the halls following signposts. Pre-booking parking online saves £5 off the standard rate. Accessible parking is available opposite the hall entrance near Hall 5 and a blue badge must be displayed. The car park uses ANPR and is cashless. (

Air-Rail Link

The free and fast Air-Rail Link connects Birmingham Airport to Birmingham International Railway Station in just 90 seconds. It runs every two minutes and operates daily between 03:30 and 00:30. From the station, a covered 'Bridgelink' walkway connects directly to the NEC halls (5-minute walk). (