Travel Information

ISWCS 2010 will be held in the Exhibition Centre at the University of York, York, United Kingdom. Some useful travel information is presented below to help you plan your journey. If you have any queries or would like further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Travelling by Air

The following site provides comprehensive information about a wide range of international flights: http://www.skyscanner.net

London Heathrow (210 miles / 336 km from York) is the largest airport in the United Kingdom with regular flights to a large number of destinations worldwide. The airport has several stations on the London Underground, connecting it with central London and Kings Cross station for rail services to York (preferred option). The journey time is approximately 3 hours. Alternatively, trains connect the airport with London Paddington station, from which the London Underground can be taken to Kings Cross station. For more information about flights and travel information see: http://www.heathrowairport.com

London Gatwick (246 miles / 394 km from York) is London's second largest airport with regular flights to a large number of destinations worldwide. The airport has a railway station with a regular non-stop service to London Victoria station. The London Underground connects Victoria station with Kings Cross station for rail services to York (preferred option). The journey time is approx 3 hours 20 minutes. Alternatively, trains connect the airport with London St Pancras International Station, which is adjacent to Kings Cross station (five minute walk). For more information about flights and travel information see: http://www.gatwickairport.com

Manchester Airport (85 miles / 136 km from York) is the busiest passenger airport outside London and provides regular flights to many destinations worldwide. A direct train service connects the airport with York rail station (preferred option), with a journey time of under 2 hours. A similar journey time can be expected by car. For more information about flights and travel information see: http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk

Leeds-Bradford Airport (30 miles / 48 km from York) is a small regional airport with regular flights to many UK and European destinations. It is 45 minutes from the University by Taxi (preferred option), or you can take a bus to Leeds City rail station and then take a train to York rail station, a journey time of around 1 hour and 30 minutes. For more information about flights and travel information see: http://www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk

Travelling by Train

From Europe - The Channel Tunnel connects the United Kingdom with central Europe. York can be reached in around 5 hours from Paris or Brussels by train, by taking the Eurostar from Paris Nord to London St Pancras, with a short transfer (5 minute walk) to London Kings Cross for a direct rail service to York. It is also possible to travel through the Channel Tunnel with a car, from Calais to Folkestone. For more information see: http://www.eurostar.com and http://www.eurotunnel.co.uk

From the United Kingdom - York is on the East Coast main line from London to Edinburgh, just over two hours away from London (King's Cross) and around two and a half hours from Edinburgh. There is also a direct service across the Pennines between York, Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool. For information about rail services and timetables see: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk

The University is 2 miles (3 km) from the railway station and you will need to walk (about 45 minutes), get a bus (number 4 service from First bus company) or taxi. The University's preferred taxi company is Ebor Taxis, Tel: +44 (0)1904 641441.

Travelling by Car

From the North, take the A1 and then either the A59 or A19 to the York outer ring road (A1237). From the South take either the M1 or A1 and then the A64.

The easiest route to the University is to take the outer ring road (A64 on the south and east sides of the city, A1237 around the north and west) to the junction with the Hull/Bridlington roads (A1079/A166). Turn off at the exit marked University and follow the signs past Grimston Bar park and ride and down Field Lane to University Road. This route avoids the City centre and known traffic blackspots.

Parking - Please note that the University operates a pay-and-display system in the visitor's car parks, and visitors will need a parking permit. If you need a parking permit, please request a permit in advance by e-mailing us.