Wireless Festival Birmingham 2022: NEC parking, train and bus services & latest travel advice

Here is the latest information on train and bus services, as well as advice on parking and travel disruption ahead Wireless this weekend
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Wireless Festival Birmingham 2022 is set to bring the hottest acts in rap and hip hop to the city this weekend.

The three day summer festival is a stand out feature on the Birmingham festival playlist.

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Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, artists will descend on Birmingham to play between 8-10 July.

Here is the latest travel advice from Transport for West Midlands ahead of the three day event.

Festivalgoers can enjoy Wide Awake Festival this weekend. Credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty ImagesFestivalgoers can enjoy Wide Awake Festival this weekend. Credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images
Festivalgoers can enjoy Wide Awake Festival this weekend. Credit: Tabatha Fireman/Getty Images

Travelling by train

The closest rail station to the venue is Birmingham International, which is a 25-minute walk away.

Train stations will be very busy on your way to and from the festival. Ensure you allow enough time for your journey, as you may have to wait for an available train. Trains run every 10 to 15 minutes from Birmingham New Street and Coventry. This journey is approximately 15 minutes.

These are the last trains from Birmingham International:

  • 11:48pm to Birmingham New Street
  • 11:52pm To Coventry

Travelling by bus

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The closest bus stop to the venue is outside Birmingham International Rail Station, which is a 20 minute walk away.

Bus stops will be very busy on your way to and from the festival. Ensure you allow enough time for your journey, as you may have to wait for an available bus.

There are two National Express bus services that serve this bus stop. Buses run every 20 minutes:

  • X1 - Birmingham to Coventry via Airport
  • X12 - Solihull via Chelmsley Wood
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Wireless Festival 2022

Travelling by car

There are closures on the M6 in the east of Birmingham and Solihull area from 9pm on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 July, which may affect your journey if you are driving home from the festival.

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The changes include: HS2 - Britain’s new high-speed railway, improvements to junction 6 of the M42 , and the new Sprint bus route along the A45.

During the work, the way you travel in the area will change. There will be disruption to: junction 6 of the M42, the A452, the A446, and the A45.

The NEC is clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 and M6.

Please ensure as you approach the venue you prioritise following signage towards the NEC and specifically Wireless Festival 2022. Using a sat nav will not take you directly to the car park or the festival.

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Please note that roads will be very busy on your way to and from the festival. Ensure you allow enough time for your journey, as there may be delays.

Advice on parking

There are parking spaces available at the festival which must be booked in advance - you can do this here.

You will need to arrive with printed proof of your booking and display this whilst parked. You will not be able to enter the car park without this.Details on how to find the car parks will be included on the parking ticket.

You cannot keep your car in the car park overnight, as the space will have been allocated for the festival the following day.

Chris Brown will also be performing this weekend Chris Brown will also be performing this weekend
Chris Brown will also be performing this weekend

Pick up zones

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There will be a pick-up and drop-off zone at the festival. This is for private hire vehicles and for family and friends coming to pick you up.

The allocated zone will be in car parks N11 and N12. Access to these zones is via the B4438 Bickenhill Parkway. There will be clear signage directing you to pick-up and drop-off zones.

If you are not attending the festival

The area is expected to be busy from Friday 8 July until Sunday 10 July. Plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey. It will be especially busy around the festival start and finish. Please avoid travelling around these times if possible.

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