GETTING HERE - BIRMIMGHAM

We get a number of questions relating to where we are and how to reach us at events every year, so in an effort to help you before you attend, we have listed some of them here for you to peruse before the event to make your visit as stress-free as possible!

WHERE IS THE EVENT BEING HELD?

The next Comic Con Midlands will be held on the weekend of 12-13th July at NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT.

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GET TO US BY LAND, SEA OR AIR!

With excellent air links as well as rail and road networks, getting to Birmingham and the NEC from overseas or within the UK or Republic of Ireland has never been easier!  Located just off the M6 on the outskirts of Birmingham City, the NEC is just 5 minutes walk from the Birmingham International Railway Station. and just 90 seconds by train from Birmingham International Airport.

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TRAVELLING BY CAR

You’ll find the NEC clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6 - just pop B40 1NT in your sat nav to get to the NEC Site. The post code will not take you to the car park for your event, so once on site, please ignore your Sat Nav and follow signage to the event carpark instead. After parking, simply jump on the free shuttle bus, or take a leisurely stroll along the signposted footpaths! Keep up to date with what’s happening on the roads – plan your journey in advance and find out the latest traffic information when you’re here, available on the National Highways website.

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TRAVELLING BY BUS

Over 120 National Express and Megabus coach services run daily across the UK to Birmingham Airport. See the relevant websites for more details.

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TRAVELLING BY TRAIN

Direct train services run all day, however if you’re travelling from further afield you may need to catch a connecting train at Birmingham New Street, which is less than a 15-minute journey away.  For more information, visit the National Rail website or call them on 08457 484950.

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TRAVELLING BY PLANE

Simply take the free and fast air-rail link to Birmingham International Railway Station located at the upper level of Terminal 1. The train runs every two minutes and only takes 90 seconds. When you arrive just head straight through to the NEC.

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GOOGLE MAPS

Below is a Google Map of the immediate area for your convenience, scroll in and out easily to find bus stops, road markings and the arena itself. If you are on a mobile device you can easily get directions to the venue on your screen by clicking on the "Directions" link just underneath the "COMIC CON MIDLANDS: BIRMINGHAM" title on the map.