Logistics

By rail
The rail station is just a few minutes walk from the main campus at Plymouth. There is a regular train service from Plymouth to London Paddington which takes between three and three-and-a-half hours. There are other direct services from Plymouth to South Wales, the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland. For rail enquiries, call 08457 484950 or visit National Rail

By coach
There are regular coach services from most major cities to Plymouth. The coach service from Bretonside Bus Station in Plymouth to London Victoria goes via Exeter and takes just four-and-a-half hours. The coach station is a 5 minute walk to the Conference venue. For coach enquiries, call 08717 818178 or visit National Express

By car
Plymouth is easily reached by following the M5 motorway and then continuing on the A38 Expressway via Exeter. It's about a three-and-a-half-hour journey from London to Plymouth.

Parking at the University itself is severely restricted, however parking can be found in the city centre. There are several car parks located within walking distance of the university.

• Mayflower House Court
• Mayflower Street East
• Mayflower Street West
• Regent Street Car Park
• Drake Circus Car Park

A full list of car parks and their locations can be found on the Plymouth City Council website

Park and Ride
The city centre also provides three park and ride facilities at George Junction (the largest capacity of the three), Milehouse and Coypool, running services Monday to Saturday. For further information please visit the Plymouth City Council> website.

By air
Plymouth City Airport offers a wide range of low-cost flights to destinations in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Air Southwest flies to Plymouth from the following destinations:

• London Gatwick
• Manchester
• Leeds Bradford
• Bristol
• Jersey

For more information visit Air Southwest
Please note that the University is approximately 6 miles south of Plymouth Airport. A taxi journey will take up to 30 minutes dependent on traffic.

University of Plymouth

Follow link for useful information regarding the University of Plymouth including maps, travel, directions etc.

Campus Map and Conference Venue

The Conference is taking place in the Rolle Building, this is number 34 on the Campus Map

Accommodation

We have a special rate with Jury?s Hotel of £69.00 Bed & Breakfast (quote University of Plymouth when booking) which is situated within a 10 minute walk of the University. For more accommodation, please see the following links:

VisitDevon
iknow devon
Plymouth City Council

Making the most of your stay in Devon

If you are planning to make a few days break of your stay in Devon either before or after the Conference then you may find it useful to view the VisitDevon website which gives you lots of information on Devon attractions and places to visit.