Travel directions
By Train
Manchester Conference Centre is located close to both Piccadilly main line station (about two and a half hours from London) and Oxford Road train station, with Victoria train station a little further away.
Piccadilly Station - Follow the signs for the Metrolink and Taxi Rank by going down the escalator on the main concourse. Immediately outside the station exit, turn right and cross London Road, then cross Whitworth Street to the Bulls Head pub. Turn down South Pump Street and proceed under the railway arch (passing Echoes Nursery on your right). You will now see signposts directing you to various parts of the site.
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Oxford Road Station - At the bottom of the station ramp, turn right and cross over Oxford Street continuing along Whitworth Street. At the Sackville Street Main Building (at the 2nd traffic lights in 500 metres), turn right into Sackville Street. As you pass under the railway arch, the main North campus, with the Renold Building and Staff House, is to the left. If you continue along Sackville Street, you will see the Weston Building on your right hand side.
Victoria Station - Take the Metro Link Tram to Piccadilly Station, exit to the main station concourse and then follow directions as for Piccadilly above.
By Coach or Bus
Greater Manchester has an extensive bus network operated by various commercial operators.
Timetables are available for all bus services running in Greater Manchester and can be obtained from local Travelshops, by post from GMPTE (call 0161 242 6040 and leave your details), or through the Journey Planner (follow the GMPTE website link below).
Piccadilly Bus Station - Leave at Portland Street end (nearest to loading stand YA). Cross over into Aytoun Street, walk down this street and the Sackville Street Main Building is across the road beyond the traffic lights.
Chorlton Street Bus Station - Walk 180 metres down Chorlton Street. The Sackville Street Main Building is across the road beyond the traffic lights.
By Plane
Manchester International Airport is only 16 km away from The Manchester Conference Centre and Hotel.
Manchester Airport By Bus - There are several services (Express and Local) to the city centre (journey time 30 - 50 minutes) please enquire at the Airport Information Desk for details.
Manchester Airport By Train - 24 hour service, 7 days a week, every 15 minutes during peak times direct to Piccadilly Station.
Car Parking
Parking at the Manchester Conference Centre couldn't be easier.
The Charles Street multi-storey, with competitively-priced parking for around 700 cars, is right alongside the Manchester Conference Centre.
For detailed directions from your home postal address to the car park, please follow the link below: