Plan Your Visit

Getting to Manchester

From Manchester Piccadilly Station: 10-15 min walk. Exit station, turn right toward the city centre, then left onto Portland Street. Or take the Metrolink tram to Piccadilly Gardens (under 1 min from the hotel).

By Coach National Express (Chorlton Street Station): 7-min walk to the hotel.

Megabus (Shudehill Interchange): 15-min walk or 1 tram stop to Piccadilly Gardens.

By Car Follow signs for Manchester city center. Parking available at the hotel (pre-booking recommended).

From Manchester Airport: Take a direct train (~20 min) to Manchester Piccadilly Station, then follow walking/tram directions below.

By Train

By Coach

By Car

By Plane

Getting Around Manchester

Tap on/off with a contactless card.

Closest stop: Piccadilly Gardens.

Standard fares, pay contactless to the driver.

Trams:

Buses:

Where to stay

Manchester has a range of hotels and accommodations. We recommend booking early for the best prices. The conference is being held at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly, you can book flexible rooms with breakfast, with 20% code MERWED.

Budget Tip: Staying outside the city (e.g., Stockport) is often cheaper and just 10 minutes by train to Manchester Piccadilly.

For hotels, check Booking.com or Airbnb (great for group stays).