Getting there  

The NEC is at the heart of the country’s transport network with excellent access by road, rail and air.     

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By Road
Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. The NEC has its own on-site car parks.

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By Rail
The NEC is served by Birmingham International station, connected to the NEC by a covered bridge-link.  London Euston is approximately 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities.

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By Air
More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC.  Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The NEC is also easily accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.

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Offset your Carbon Emissions

Offsetting isn't the answer to climate change, the first step should always be to see how we can avoid and reduce emissions however some emissions can't be avoided.  That's where offsetting has a role to play – it's a way of compensating for the emissions produced with an equivalent carbon saving.  We have teamed up with The CarbonNeutral Company, the world's leading carbon offset and climate consulting business to help you tackle your carbon footprint, simply find out how.

Birmingham

A vibrant city with much to offer; take a look at http://www.birmingham.org.uk to find out what else is going on in the city at the same time as Sustainabilitylive!