How to Get to the NEC Bike Show
Added on Monday, November 16th, 2009 by Carole Nash Editor
How to Get to the NEC Bike Show
The Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show at the NEC in Birmingham is fast approaching and if you haven’t yet got your tickets, time is running out to get your hands on some great ticket promotions.
You could get a pack of 3 Oxford Comfys (RRP £13.99) when you buy an adult ticket at £17.00 or save £3 on admission if you order your ticket before November 25 for the show which takes place between November 28 and December 6. Children under 16 and senior citizens cost just £5 whilst kids under 10 get in free.*
If you have already got your ticket, then you’re probably making arrangements for getting to the NEC. If you’re stuck for options, this guide should provide you with all of the information that you need to ensure a pain-free journey to the NEC Bike Show.
By Road
The NEC is easily accessible from the motorway network, situated close to the M6, M6 Toll, M42 and M40.
The Highways Agency has advised motorists to expect delays of around 10 minutes at peak times on the M6, in both directions, between Junction 4 and Junction 6. This is due to ongoing road works.
Similar disruptions are to be expected on the M42 from J4-J6 and J7a-J9 southbound and from J7-J9 northbound.
Directions from the North East
Leave the M1 Southbound at J23a (just after East Midlands Airport) and take the A42 South West towards Birmingham. Continue on the M42 until Junction 6, signed for Coventry and Birmingham East. On the slip road, keep in the left hand lane which will then loop to the left. Turn left at the roundabout onto East Way which will lead you to the NEC complex.
Directions from the North West
Leave the M6 Southbound at J4a and take the M42 Southbound. Continue on the M42 until Junction 6, signed for Coventry and Birmingham East. On the slip road, keep in the left hand lane which will then loop to the left. Turn left at the roundabout onto East Way which will lead you to the NEC complex.
An alternative route is available via the M6 Toll, leaving the M6 at Junction 11a and joining the M42 South at J9. Fees for the M6 Toll are:
|
Vehicle |
Mon-Fri (0600-2300) |
Sat-Sun (0600-2300) |
Night (2300-0600) |
| Car |
£4.70 |
£4.50 |
£3.50 |
| Motorcycle |
£2.70 |
£2.50 |
£1.50 |
| Van / Coach / Minibus |
£9.40 |
£9.00 |
£8.00 |
Directions from London and the South East
Leave the M1 Northbound at J19 for the M6 Northbound. At junction 3a, exit onto M6 signposted M42 (S)/M5/Birmingham. Exit M6 at J4 and join M42 Southbound. Continue on the M42 until Junction 6, signed for Coventry and Birmingham East. On the slip road, keep in the left hand lane which will then loop to the left. Turn left at the roundabout onto East Way which will lead you to the NEC complex.
Alternatively, exit M40 Westbound at J3a and take M42 Northbound. Exit M42 at J6, signed Coventry (S & W). At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto S Way which will lead you into the NEC complex.
Directions from the West and South West
Leave the M5 Northbound at J4a onto M42 Eastbound. At J3a of M42, bear left and continue on M42 Northbound. Exit M42 at Junction 6, signed for Coventry and Birmingham East. On the slip road, keep in the left hand lane which will then loop to the left. Turn left at the roundabout onto East Way which will lead you to the NEC complex.
Car Parking
The NEC boasts car parking for around 22,000 vehicles. Car parking is charged at £8 per day for cars and includes a regular shuttle bus to and from the NEC building. A £1 discount on parking is available by booking in advance at www.motorcycleshow.co.uk. Parking for motorcycles is free of charge.
Follow the direction of signs and parking attendants to find the correct parking areas.
By Rail
The NEC is directly connected to Birmingham International Station by undercover walkways, escalators and Travelators. Birmingham International is served by West Coast Mainline services between London and Birmingham.
Services at peak times include:
- Three services per hour, operated by Virgin Trains, call at the station in each direction every hour between Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Coventry and London Euston.
- One service per hour, operated by CrossCountry Trains, call at the station in each direction between Manchester and Bournemouth.
- One service per hour, operated by London Midland, serves the station in each direction between London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
- One service per hour, operated by Arriva Trains Wales, serves the station between Aberystwyth/Pwhelli and Holyhead via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street.
Connecting services to/from Birmingham New Street Station take approximately 8 minutes.
More information can be found on the National Rail website.
By Bus
From Birmingham City Centre, service 900 leaves Moor Street Interchange every 20 minutes towards Birmingham International Station. The journey is approximately 31 minutes.
The 38 service leaves from Moor Street Interchange hourly, also towards Birmingham International. It has a journey time of approximately one hour.
Services 966 and 966A connect the NEC to Solihull and Castle Bromwich.
All services are operated by National Express West Midlands. For timetables and information, visit the TravelWM website.
By Air
The NEC is situated adjacent to Birmingham International Airport. An Air-Link service connects the airport to Birmingham International Station, which is connected to the NEC.
Tickets to the NEC Bike Show
Preview Day: 27 November 2009
| Adult | £28.00 |
| Child 11-16 | £5 |
| Child 0-10 | Free* |
Normal Opening: 28 November – 6 December 2009
| Ordered before 5:00pm on 25/11/09 | Ordered after 25/11/09 & on-the-door | |
| Adult
(with Oxford Comfys) |
£17.00** | N/A |
| Adult
(admission only) |
£15.00 | £17.00 |
| Family (2 adults, 2 children) |
£35.00 | £40.00 |
| Senior 60+ | £5 | £5 |
| Child 11-16 | £5 | £5 |
| Child 0-10 | Free* | Free* |
* Children under 10 can enter the show free of charge but must still have a valid ticket.
** Price includes entry to the show and a pack of 3 Oxford Comfys (RRP £13.99) collected at the show. Subject to availability.
Tickets are available from www.motorcycleshow.co.uk.
Tickets do not include entry to the British Supercross Championship rounds on November 28 and December 6. Click here for ticket information on these events.
