How to get to Collectormania Midlands

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Hi everyone,

 

below is a map of the NEC, Airport and Rail Station. It shows you the best way to go to get the Hilton Hotel. Once at the Hilton there will be signs that lead you to Collectormania Midlands. Also below is travel information. The Hilton Hotel is well sign posted around the NEC.

 

 

If you are a guest at the Hilton Metropole then please visit there site on how to get to the hotel, free courtesy bus service operates from Birmingham International rail station. Visit HERE for details.

 

Car

The NEC is situated 8 miles East of Birmingham city centre; its central location ensures it is at the hub of the UK motorway network. Visitors from any direction can travel to The NEC site directly using the following motorways - M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.

 

The NEC is signposted on motorways and major roads and is marked on most good maps. If you are travelling by car, we recommend that you allow plenty of time for your journey. Once in the NEC there will be signs to the Hilton.

 

M6 Toll

As a free flowing alternative to the M6, the M6 Toll offers reliably shorter journey times through the West Midlands. It runs between Junctions 4 and 11 of the M6, and there is easy access to The NEC from Junction T1 of the toll road.

 

Train

The NEC is situated adjacent to Birmingham International Rail Station;

 

Depending on your origin station you can travel directly by train to The NEC by alighting at Birmingham International. If your point of origin does not provide a service directly to Birmingham International you will need to travel to Birmingham New Street first and get a connecting train from there.

 

For further information on travelling by train to Birmingham International Station, please contact National Rail enquiries:

> Tel: 08457 484950

 

Birmingham New Street

Birmingham New Street Station is a short journey of approximately 10-15 minutes from Birmingham International Station.

 

Once off the train

Once you have arrived at Birmingham International Rail Station take the stairs or lift from any platform up to the station interchange. The entrance to The NEC is situated on the right hand side as you exit the station and is clearly signposted. Continue to walk along the covered walkway called the bridgelink where you can then follow signs to reach your exact destination.

 

Air

Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is right next door, which is extremely convenient for those on international and internal flights; once you've grabbed your luggage it will take just minutes to get to The NEC from the airport.

 

Once You've Landed

Walk

This is the quickest way to reach The NEC. If you are on foot follow the signs to the Air-Rail Link which leaves the airport from the first floor of Terminal 1. Once you have stepped off the Air-Rail at Birmingham International Station continue straight ahead through the concourse onto The NEC bridgelink.

 

Taxi

Taxi ranks are situated outside of the passenger terminals. Black cabs are the safest way to travel and each vehicle carries 5 people with luggage.

 

Air-Rail Link

What is it?

The Air-Rail Link is a free, speedy and convenient way to travel between the Airport Passenger Terminals and Birmingham International Station and The NEC. Using a cable drawn system the Air-Rail Link has two trains each with a maximum capacity of 24 passengers.

 

Where is it?

The Air-Rail Link leaves the airport from the upper level of Terminal 1. It connects the Airport Passenger terminals to Birmingham International Station. The NEC is connected to the rail station via a covered bridgelink.

 

Times

The Air-Rail Link operates every two minutes and has a one-way travel time of 90 seconds. The Air-Rail Link operates daily between 0515 and 0200.

 

Other Airports

East Midlands Airport (EMA)

Distance: 40 miles

 

Coventry Airport (COV)

Distance: 15 miles

 

Bus

The NEC can be reached by a number of local bus services. If you are travelling to The NEC from Birmingham city centre there are two route options.

 

The 900 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange and has a daytime frequency of 20 minutes. The 900 will drop you at Birmingham International Station with a journey time of approximately 31 minutes.

 

The 38 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange hourly, it has a journey time of approximately one hour. The 38 will drop you off at Birmingham International Station.

 

Local bus information can be found at the following websites:

> www.networkwestmidlands.co.uk

> www.travelwm.co.uk