Regional Gateways & Links

The West Midlands Region has the right connections for business. Located at the heart of the UK's transport networks, we are the gateway to National, European and global markets

This is just part of the story.

• The West Midlands has more motorways than any other UK region. 75% of the UK is within a five hour drive!
• At the centre of the UK's rail network, Birmingham New Street Station boasts 88 daily rail journeys to and from London
• Birmingham International Airport is the UK's 6th largest airport offering daily, direct scheduled flights to 60 destinations in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
• Coventry Airport runs low cost scheduled flights to 13 destinations throughout Europe, including Amsterdam, Barcelona and Paris.
• The Channel Tunnel freight terminal at Hams Hall provides direct access to the mainland European rail network.
• The region has one of the most advanced telecommunications network in Europe.

Our central position and rapid links to home and overseas markets make the West Midlands a region that attracts the cream of commercial excellence.

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