Travel to Leeds [University of Leeds Campus map A3 version; A4 version]
For general information on travel to Leeds: Information on travel to Leeds can be found at this website: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/visitors/getting_here.htm
Airports
Manchester International Airport is located approx. 120 km (75 miles) from Leeds. A train station within the airport offers direct half-hourly services to Leeds Railway Station Monday-Saturday, and hourly services via Manchester on Sundays.
Airport information:
+44 (161) 489-3000
www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Leeds/Bradford International Airport is located less than 10 km (6 miles) from Leeds. This local airport offers a number of direct flights to the UK and Europe.
Airport information:
+44 (113) 250-9696
www.lbia.co.uk
Leeds Railway Station
Leeds Railway Station offers direct half-hourly services to and from Manchester Airport Monday - Saturday, and hourly services via Manchester on Sundays. There are also hourly services to Hull and half-hourly services to and from London King’s Cross Station, as well as an extensive network of train services throughout the UK. The journey time from London (King’s Cross) is approximately 2½ hours. Please note that it may be cheaper to book two single tickets rather than a return, and that it is almost always cheaper to buy your ticket in advance rather than on the train. The best fares are not usually available more than 12 weeks in advance of a journey. The main service provider between London and Leeds is National Express: http://www.nationalexpresseastcoast.com
For all rail enquiries only (not ticket purchases) call:
08457 484-950 (UK)
+44(0)20 7278 5240 (overseas), or visit
www.nationalrail.co.uk
National Express Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station
The National Express Coach Station is situated in the centre of Leeds, adjacent to the Central Bus Station.
National Express offers an extensive network of coach services within the UK and, through Eurolines, to cities throughout mainland Europe.
The journey time from London Victoria is approximately 4 hours, and coaches leave roughly every hour. This method of travel is by far the least expensive, often one-third the cost of rail travel.
Local Buses
Many buses from the rail station and from the city centre serve the main campus of the University of Leeds, where the School of Music is located (LS2 9JT), and Devonshire Hall, the site of conference accommodation (LS6 2EQ). The Journey Planner, available through the Metro Information website, provides detailed information.
Telephone +44 (113) 245-7676
http://www.wymetro.com
Maps can be downloaded from: http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/yorkhumber/leeds
Taxis
There is a taxi rank and bus interchange at Leeds Railway Station, located on the New Station Street ramp.
Some recommended taxi companies are:
Amber Cars +44 (113) 231-1366
Streamline +44 (113) 244-3322
City Cabs +44 (113) 246-9999
