IBMS Congress

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Getting There & Travel

Travel Information

By road

Birmingham has direct links with the M1, M5, M6, M40 and M42. The ICC is clearly signposted on all the main motorways leading into Birmingham. Follow the signs for the International Convention Centre and National Indoor Arena using the City Centre lanes.
Do not follow signs for the NEC.

By rail

The nearest railway station to the ICC is Birmingham New Street which is within easy walking distance. The route is clearly signposted.

London to Birmingham trains usually leave from Euston and at time of writing duration of journey was up to two hours. Information on train services and timetables can be found at http://www.rail.co.uk

Alternatively call National Rail Enquiries on + 44 (0) 8457 484950.

By coach

Birmingham connects directly with over 500 coach destinations. For more information on fares and timetables visit the National Express website at www.nationalexpress.com or Megabus at http://www.megabus.com

By air

Birmingham International Airport has direct flights to Europe, Scandinavia, North America, Asia and within the UK. The main airport tel number is + 44 (0)8707 335511.

More information on flights can be found at the airport's website: http://www.bhx.co.uk

There are direct rail links from the airport to Birmingham New Street and London.

A National Express coach links the airport with Digbeth Coach Station in Birmingham City Centre - please call 08705 808080 or visit www.nationalexpress.com

Local transport information

Public transport: for information on public transport in Birmingham and the West Midlands please ring the Centro hotline on 0121 200 2787 or visit www.centro.org.uk.

Black cabs: 0121 427 8888

Parking information

If you are planning to attend Congress by car, please note there are four car parks in the vicinity of the ICC, giving a total of more than 2,300 parking spaces. The car parks are multi-storey and operate under the Pay and Display system. An appropriate ticket must be displayed in the windscreen of the vehicle. Failure to do so may incur an Excess Charge.

Machines will not give change but will accept overpayment, however visitors who intend to pay on the day are advised to carry the correct change. Machines will accept 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p and £1 coins. Blue Badge holders are exempt from all charges, provided the Blue Badge is clearly displayed.

Map: guide to The NIA, The ICC, Symphony Hall and Birmingham City Centre

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