Directions to the Core Technology Facility (CTF)

By Rail

PICCADILLY STATION: Head for the escalators to the left of the concourse, following the signs for Taxis/Fairfield Street. Piccadilly Station is linked to Oxford Road campus by the Oxford Road Link (147 bus) shuttle bus which runs every 15 minutes, Mon – Fri, from Stop D, Fairfield Street. www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables

OXFORD ROAD STATION: At the bottom of the station approach, turn right on to Oxford St (leading on to Oxford Road). Continue along Oxford Road, approximately 20 minutes walk to the junction of Oxford Road and Grafton Street, turning left onto Grafton Street and CTF is at the end of the road.

VICTORIA STATION: Take the MetroLink Tram to Piccadilly Rail Station. Exit to the street at platform level following signs for ‘taxis’ and continue directions as for PICCADILLY STATION.

Bus

There are a large number of direct services from Piccadilly Bus Station and from south Manchester. From other parts of the city a change of buses is usually required, normally at Piccadilly. From Piccadilly Bus Station to Oxford Road campus, buses include the 15,42,42A,43,44,111,142, 143 and 250. The 191 and 197 services run from Oxford Road close to Oxford Road station. For bus timetables, information and a journey planner go to : www.tfgm.com/public-transport/bus The 147 service runs from Piccadilly Rail Station. For bus timetables, information and a journey planner go to : www.stagecoachbus.com/timetables

Cycling

The University provides large numbers of Sheffield/hoop stands for cyclists in key locations across both campuses. For detailed information on cycling and routes, as well as a journey planner go to: www.tfgm.com/cycling

Walking

Pedestrians are catered for with designated campus routes and much of Manchester is relatively easy to get around on foot. To plan your walking route go to: www.walkit.com/cities/manchester

By Car

Please use Google Maps (www.google.co.uk/maps).

Parking

Delegates are advised to park at the multi-storey car park on Booth Street East. Please use postcode M13 9SS. Drivers should collect their ticket on entry and pay on one of the machiens prior to collecting their vehicle at the end of the day.

Complimentary parking can be arranged for blue badge holders. Please contact Sara at chai@ed.ac.uk who can arrange this for you.