Plan Your Visit
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Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre offers a fantastic venue with excellent facilities, including ample FREE parking, designated disabled parking, accessible toilets, baby changing areas, and ramp access. Conveniently located just 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo and easily accessed by car via the M3. Heathrow is only 30 minutes away, Gatwick 50 minutes, and Farnborough Airport sits right next to the venue for private flights worldwide. Please note: only assistance dogs are permitted inside the venue.
Finding Your Way to the Venue
Address & directions
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Gate F, Hall 1 , Farnborough GU14 6TQ
When getting near to the venue please ignore SatNavs and refer to gate or yellow event signage where possible. Parking at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is free, and we have space for up to 3,500 cars.
For Venue Accessibility please follow this link.
Convenient Travel Options for All Visitors
Getting to Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre
Whether you’re travelling by car, train, or plane, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is easily accessible and offers a range of convenient travel options. Use the guide below to plan your journey with ease:
Arriving by Car
From the M3, exit at Junction 4 and follow the A325 towards Farnborough. The venue is located just off the A325 and is also accessible from the A31. As you approach Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, please ignore SatNav directions and instead follow the gate numbers or event signage for the most direct route.
Arriving by Train
Farnborough Main Station is just 1.5 miles from the venue, around 5 minutes by taxi, with frequent South Western Railway services from London Waterloo taking as little as 34 minutes. Other nearby stations include Farnborough North, North Camp, Frimley and Aldershot, all within a 10-minute taxi ride. All stations are wheelchair accessible.
Arriving by Plane
Farnborough Airport is located right next to the venue, offering direct transfers without leaving the airport grounds. Heathrow is just 30 minutes by car, with a convenient train connection via Woking, while Gatwick is 50 minutes by car or by train to North Camp followed by a short taxi ride.
Accommodation Options Near the Venue
Nearby Hotels
In Farnborough, your are spoilt for choice. From luxury to budget, the area currently boasts 2,500 rooms all within a 15-minute drive of the venue. Delegates and visitors will find accommodation options to suit all budgets across well-known hotel brands close by.