Manchester is situated in the centre of the UK with one of the world’s best-connected international airports, and the city offers stylish hotels, cosmopolitan cuisine and a world-famous nightlife and culture scene. Manchester Conference Centre offers purpose-built meeting and conference facilities and is situated in the heart of Manchester’s central commercial zone, a short walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station. We feel confident that both the conference city and venue will be an ideal home for the 14th Annual Conference of NHIVNA in 2012.
 

By air Around 100 airlines fly into Manchester Airport from over 200 destinations around the world – including British Airways, Monarch Airlines, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. From the airport, trains to the city centre (Piccadilly Train Station) run every 15 minutes and the average journey time is about 20 minutes. Alternatively, a taxi to the city centre will take about 25 minutes and will cost less than £20.

By train Most major cities in the UK have direct train services into Manchester.

From the south: Virgin Trains now run a fleet of high-speed trains which has journey times between Manchester and London of just over two hours.

From the north: First TransPennine Express operate direct train services into Manchester from across the north of England, Edinburgh and Glasgow and direct services into Manchester city centre from Manchester Airport.

By bus or coach National Express operate regular services from all major towns and cities in Britain to Manchester Central Coach Station located on Chorlton Street. Manchester also has a free city centre bus service on three routes – green, orange and purple, around the city centre.

By tram Manchester’s tram system: Metrolink runs through the city centre connecting major railway stations and tourist attractions. Please contact Metrolink for more information regarding their services (see Useful Contacts).

By car: Manchester’s ring road connects Manchester to motorways north, south, east and west. Please refer to the map opposite for a layout of the immediate areas and motorways connecting to Manchester’s ring road.

Parking For information on car parks in Manchester please contact NCP (see Useful Contacts).

By taxi Black cabs operate in the city centre.