Welcome to the BNMS Annual Spring Meeting
on 20 - 22 April 2026 in Manchester

Travel Information

Getting to Manchester

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By Train
It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities.

Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre.

Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot. Visit the National rail website here

By Car
Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. Manchester's M60 orbital motorway provides easy access from north, south, east and west.

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. Book your parking here

By Air
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). Visit the Manchester Airport website here

Getting to the Venue

Trams (Metrolink)
The nearest tram stop to Manchester Central is St Peter's Square. From there, we’re just a few minutes on foot.

Deansgate - Castlefield is also a short walk.

Trams run 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 tram will be along shortly. Find out more here

Free Bus
Free Bus services link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses, all free of charge Find out more here

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.