FreeBus
Metroshuttle buses are free and link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses.
Click here for more information on routes.
Metrolink
The nearest Metrolink stop to Manchester Central is St Peter's Square. From there, we’re just a few minutes on foot.
Metrolink runs every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next Metrolink will be along shortly. However, the network is currently being expanded so please do check your route before travelling.
Routes and further information can be found on the Metrolink website.
Taxis
We work with Manchester’s black cab drivers to make sure they know when we're going to be busy.
We have a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick ups and drop offs. Black cab taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.
Find out more at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange..
If using a satellite navigation system - please follow the postcode M2 3GX.
There is an NCP (National Car Park) directly below Manchester Central that is open 24 hours a day all year round.
NCP offers discounts of between 10-25% off parking rates depending on time and date when you download the ParkPass app and create an account. The nearest NCP to the venue is Manchester Central and more information can be found here.
If you are planning on travelling by car and have spaces, can you help? We’ve created a private LinkedIn group, if you have space in your car and would like to offer this to other guests, then please use this LinkedIn group to connect. Do not share your details publicly. We recommend you discuss this via private message.
Please travel safely and respectfully; HSJ is not responsible. Please note you will only be accepted to join the travel page if you are on the Patient Safety Congress attendee list. Speak to your organisation’s communication department. Are there other people attending from our organisation who you could carpool with you or hire transport together?
Directions
M6 (from south – Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham)
Leave the M6 at junction 19, just after Knutsford Services. Follow the A556 towards Altrincham and pick up the M56 towards Manchester Airport. Follow the motorway onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M6 (from north – Preston, Blackpool, Carlisle)
Leave the M6 at junction 21a for the M62 towards Manchester. At junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from west – Liverpool)
At M62 junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from east – Leeds, Yorkshire)
At M62 junction 18, join the M60 west-bound. Take junction 17 onto the A56 (Bury New Road) and follow signs to the city centre, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M56 (from west – North Wales, Chester, Ellesmere Port)
Follow the M56 past Manchester Airport. Continue onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
Travel time by train to Manchester from:
London 2h 9m
Birmingham 1h 30m
Newcastle 2h 37m
Edinburgh 3h 34m
Glasgow 3h 16m
Bristol 2h 59m
Further information on train services can be found at:
www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk
www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
www.nationalrail.co.uk
www.tfw.wales
www.tpexpress.co.uk
www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/MAN
Manchester Airport is a major international hub just nine miles (14.5km) from the city centre. It serves more than 200 destinations worldwide including direct routes to nine US cities. From the airport, the city is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi or just 20 minutes via the half-hourly express rail service (tickets £3.00-£4.00).
Flights into Manchester per day from:
London - 18
Amsterdam - 8
Paris - 7
Barcelona - 1
Frankfurt - 6
Stockholm - 2
Brussels - 6
Copenhagen - 3
Zurich - 4
To help you plan your visit we have outlined a few different options as the congress does not offer any preferential rates for accommodation.
There are two Premier Inns within 5-minute walking distance of the venue:
There are several Travelodge hotels in Manchester, please refer to their website for more information.
If you prefer to use a search engine to book your room, www.Booking.com and www.hotels.com offer a price match promise. When searching use Manchester Central, or Manchester Central Convention Centre to view hotels close to the venue. Full address details can also be found here.
Visit Manchester offers a search facility based on star rating and accommodation type, the website can be viewed here.
If you are happy to book a room in a house, or prefer a private apartment/house, Airbnb is an economical option www.airbnb.com.