ARRIVING IN MANCHESTER
The conference will take place in the Nancy Rothwell building at the University of Manchester.
Venue: Nancy Rothwell Building, University of Manchester
Address: Booth St W, Manchester M15 6PB
0.4 mi
Manchester Oxford Road
Railway station - closest
0.7 mi
St Peter's Square
Metrolink tram stop
0.8 mi
Manchester Piccadilly
Railway/Metrolink
Manchester is one of the UK’s most accessible cities, with excellent international and domestic transport links. You can reach the conference venue easily by air, rail, or road.
By Air
Manchester Airport (MAN) is the UK's third-busiest airport, with direct routes from across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia. It is approximately 9 miles south of the city centre.
From the Airport to the Conference Venue
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By Train (recommended): The fastest option. Trains run every 10 minutes to Manchester Oxford Road (18–21 min, closest to venue) and Manchester Piccadilly. The station is within the airport terminal complex.
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By Taxi: Around 20 minutes without traffic. Black cab ranks outside each terminal. Apps: Uber, Bolt, and Street Cars. Approx. £25–£35.
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By Bus: Route 43 from the Airport Bus Station to Piccadilly Gardens, stopping at Oxford Road. Journey is about 35–45 minutes (most economical option).
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By Metrolink: A tram service is available but slower (~55 min). We recommend the train for airport transfers.
By Train
Manchester is superbly connected by rail. Intercity services arrive into Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road (the closer station to the venue) from all major UK cities.
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London Euston → Manchester Piccadilly (approx. 2 h 30 min).
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Birmingham New Street → Manchester Piccadilly (approx. 1 h 30 min).
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Leeds → Manchester Victoria (approx. 55 min).
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Edinburgh Waverley → Manchester Piccadilly (approx. 3 h 30 min).
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Liverpool Lime Street → Manchester Victoria / Oxford Road (approx. 35–45 min).
From continental Europe by train
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The simplest route from continental Europe is by Eurostar to London St Pancras, then a short walk or one Underground stop to London Euston, then a direct train to Manchester Piccadilly (approx. 2 h 10 min).
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This is often comparable to flying door-to-door — and considerably more reliable, as short-haul European flights are frequently cancelled at short notice, especially in June. Book via Eurostar or Trainline.
By Car & Parking
Manchester is accessible from all directions via the UK motorway network.
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From London / South: M1 northbound → M6 (Junction 19) → M56/A57 into the city. Approx. 210 miles / 3–4 hours (variable with traffic).
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From Leeds / Yorkshire: M62 westbound. Approx. 45 miles.
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From Liverpool: M62 eastbound. Approx. 35 miles.
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From Scotland / North: M6 southbound.
Parking near the Venue
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Car Park B — Aquatics Centre Multi-Storey, M13 9SS: Access via Booth Street East.
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Car Park D — Booth Street West Car Park, M15 6AR: Access via Higher Cambridge Street.
Getting Around Manchester
The University of Manchester campus and surrounding area are very walkable. The conference venue is just 0.4 miles from Oxford Road station and well served by tram and bus.
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Metrolink (tram): Frequent services across 8 lines covering the airport, city centre, and beyond. St Peter's Square and Oxford Road are the stops closest to the venue. Day tickets and contactless payment available. TfGM →
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Bus (Bee Network): Comprehensive coverage across Greater Manchester. Use the Bee Network app for real-time travel info and contactless payment.
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Taxi / Rideshare: Uber, Bolt, and Street Cars (licensed private hire) readily available throughout the city.
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Cycling: Bee Network cycle hire available across the city. Helmets recommended.
Further transport informationGeneral visitor travel guidance: meetinmanchester.com. University campus maps: manchester.ac.uk/about/maps. Tram and bus: tfgm.com.
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