HOW TO GET TO LEEDS

TRAVELLING FROM OUTSIDE THE UK?

• Please select the flight that best fits your schedule if you are travelling from outside of the UK. 

• If travelling to London, ee recommend you fly into London Heathrow Airport or London City Airport, then take the LNER train from King's Cross Station to Leeds. It takes roughly two hours and fifteen minutes to get from London to Leeds.

• From London Heathrow Airport to King's Cross Station, you can take the Piccadilly Line (Tube). The line runs directly from the airport to King's Cross railway station.

• From London City Airport to King's cross station, you can take DLR Line then change to Northern Line at Bank Station. The Northern Line will take you to King's Cross railway station.

TRAVELLING FROM INSIDE THE UK?

• The destination of your train should be Leeds railway/train station.

• The train station is located in the heart of the city, and buses and Ubers may pick you up and drop you off at any hotel you've reserved.

• If you use Uber to get to your hotel, there is an Uber pick-up point right outside the train station. If you are unsure of its location, ask a staff member; they should be able to direct you.

NEED ACCOMMODATION?

There are many accommodation options in Leeds City Centre, ranging from affordable hotels to boutique stays. The University of Leeds campus is approximately a 20–30 minute walk from the city centre, making most central hotels a convenient choice for conference attendees.

For good-value options close to the University, you may wish to consider:

Premier Inn
0.6 miles walking (about 15 minutes) 0.5 miles by road to the University of Leeds
Hepworth Point, Clay Pit Lane, Leeds, LS2 8BQ
T: 0871 527 9356
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Holiday Inn Express Leeds City Centre
0.6 miles walking (about 15 minutes) 1.1 miles by road to the University of Leeds
Cavendish Street (off Kirkstall Road), Leeds, LS3 1LY
T: +44 (0)871 902 1616
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Ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena
0.5 miles walking (about 15 minutes) 1.4 miles by road to the University of Leeds
Wade Lane, Leeds, LS2 8NJ
T: +44 (0)113 831 4530
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Alternatively, you may wish to stay in Headingley, a lively neighbourhood located about 1.5 miles from campus. It offers a range of guesthouses, independent hotels, and restaurants, and is well connected to the University by frequent buses and a short taxi ride.

The University of Leeds also offers its own accommodation, which you can explore here. Please note that as the conference takes place out of term time, you may need to enquire directly for availability.

THINGS TO DO IN LEEDS?

Leeds is a gerat city with plenty going on! Follow this link for our suggestions of things to do in and around Leeds.