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Travel & Parking
Here you will find details of how to locate the show.
Arriving at the NEC
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 maps. If you are travelling by car, we recommend that you allow plenty of time for your journey.
Using Sat Nav
If you are using a sat nav please enter the postcode B40 1NT. Please follow the clearly signposted directions once in the vicinity of the venue.
FREE Bike Parking in the Bike Park
- Secure, undercover bike parking in the Bike Park, sponsored by Honda . Free of charge (and subject to availability), The Bike Park will be signposted on arrival.
- The cloakroom will offer kit storage at a cost of £2 per item. It will open one hour before and close one hour after the show
Bikes parked in the bike park are done so at your own risk – motorcycle parking is free across the NEC site.
Car Parking
We advise visitors to purchase MCL subsidised parking here at a cost of £10 directly from The NEC (prior to 15th November).
The link to access this can be found here
Car Parking will be £18.95 on the day. When purchasing parking after 14th November it will be charged at £13.95, if booked 24 hours prior to your visit. This charge is implemented by The NEC.
On your arrival at The NEC, traffic officers will direct you to the most convenient parking area, it is recommended that you refer to The NEC Site Map and NEC Road Access Map before your arrival to avoid adding time to your journey.
The NEC has designated car park spaces for visitors with disabilities (fee still applies) – disabled visitors will be directed to the nearest available disabled car parking facilities.
See below map of the Birmingham NEC location.
Visitors arriving by car may also want to consider other parking options:
Parking for FREE at numerous local train stations (Berkswell, Hampton in Arden, Stetchford, Tile Hill etc) and catching a return train to Birmingham International from as little as £2.30 return for one person. The show is a 5 minute walk, undercover, from Birmingham International train station.
Arrive by Train
The NEC is situated adjacent to Birmingham International Rail Station; if you are coming to a show at The NEC you can reach Motorcycle Live without stepping outside!
Running down the very backbone of England, London Northwestern Railway connects the economic powerhouses of London and the Northwest with the West Midlands. Tickets booked in advance offer the greatest saving, with London to Birmingham from £7.50 when booked in advance. Tickets are available up to 12 weeks in advance.
West Midlands Railway offers a simple solution for those event visitors that may also wish to explore the West Midlands.
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.
Here’s a quick guide on how to save money on trains to Birmingham.
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 Motorcycle Live (approximately a 5 minute walk).
Arrive by Plane
Birmingham International Airport (BHX) is the NEC’s neighbour, which is extremely convenient for overseas visitors and those on internal flights. Once you’ve grabbed your luggage, it will take just minutes to get to The NEC following the signage.
