Organise your trip

By air - from Manchester Airport

The nearest airport is Manchester Airport. Manchester Airport is one of the largest and busiest in the country. It is located about 10 miles (16km) south of the city centre, about 30 minutes from the University.

The airport has a number of transport links to the city:

• Train - The airport's two terminals are linked directly to the city centre by a fast, frequent 24-hour train link to Oxford Road station.
• Taxi - A taxi from the airport to the venue will cost approximately £15.

By train

The Renold Building is located close to both Oxford Road and Manchester Piccadilly train stations. For national rail information contact National Rail Enquiries (tel: +44 (0)8457 484950). Visit www.tfgm.com for details of buses and trains in the Greater Manchester area. Taxi ranks are at each railway station; the fare to the Renold Building is approximately £6.00

By bus and coach

Coach
National Express (www.nationalexpress.com/coaches) serve over 1,200 destinations across the UK from the Chorlton Street Coach Station, which is near Piccadilly railway station. You can contact the Chorlton Street Coach Station be telephone on 08705 808080.

Local bus services
Visit www.tfgm.com for details of buses and trains in the Greater Manchester area.

By car

All approach routes are clearly sign posted Universities. You can plan your route online using one of the free route planners - examples are The AA or The RAC.

Sat Nav: M1 7JA

From M6/M56 (Northbound):
Exit the M6 at J19 taking the third exit at the roundabout onto Chester Road A566. Continue straight ahead onto the A50 and at the major roundabout bear right onto the M56. Follow the M56 until it turns into the A5103 signposted for the city centre and take the A5103 into the centre of Manchester until you reach a major roundabout with an overpass. Take the third exit at the roundabout onto the Mancunian Way A57 lower level and at the next roundabout take the second exit (straight ahead) onto the Mancunian Way A57(M) elevated level for 350m. At the next exit, bear left off A57(M) and immediately on the slip road bear right into Sackville Street. Follow the road until you see Altrincham Street.

M62 (West):
Take the M62 east to Manchester and exit motorway at J20 following the A627 (M) to Oldham. Continue straight ahead onto Broadway A663 and bear right onto Oldham Road A62. Continue straight ahead onto Portland Street A5103 and turn left onto Princess Street. Turn left onto Charles Street where you will find a multi-storey car park.

From M62 (East):
Take the M62 west to Manchester and exit at J12 onto the M602 Eccles bypass. Continue straight ahead onto the A57 and bear left onto the Mancunian Way A57(M)
Bear left again onto the A57 and continue straight ahead onto Sackville Street. Turn left onto Charles Street where you will find a multi-storey car park.

From M62 (South):
Take the M6 south. As you approach the outskirts of Manchester continue straight ahead onto the M61. Shortly after, continue straight ahead onto the M60. Continue straight ahead onto the M62 and bear right onto the M602 Eccles bypass. Continue straight ahead onto the A57 and bear left onto the Mancunian Way A57(M). Bear left onto A57 and continue straight ahead onto Sackville Street. Take the second left onto Charles Street where you will find a multi-storey car park..

Parking

Taxis

StreetCars Manchester offer a 24/7 private hire taxi service. For more information and booking details, visit www.streetcarsmanchester.co.uk, or call 0161 228 7878.