The conference locations are all based in the civic centre at the centre of Cardiff. The conference will primarily be located at Centre of Student Life, Park Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3BB, on the 3rd and 4th floors.
Other locations:
The Readon Lecture Theatre, National Museum & Gallery, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF1 3NP, approximately 2 minute walk from the Centre of Student Life.
Large Shandon Lecture Theatre (-1.64), Cardiff University Main Building, Park Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, approximately 1 minute walk from the Centre of Student Life.
Welcome Drinks will take place at the Temple of Peace, King Edward VII Ave, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3AP; approx. 7min
The Banquet dinner is situated in the grand hall of Wales National Museum, with pre dinner drinks served in the art gallery. National Museum & Gallery, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF1 3NP, approximately 2 minute walk.
Arriving by Air
Cardiff (CWL)
Several inter-regional and international air services operate from Cardiff Airport, which is
approximately 12 miles from the city centre. Transportation to the city centre is via taxi or bus or bus and train. Visit public transport links for more information.
Bristol Airport: Approximately 1.15 hr by train, 1.15 hr by car and 1.30 hr by coach
Birmingham Airport: Approximately 2.30 hrs by train, 2.15 hrs by car and 5 hrs by coach
London Heathrow: Approximately 2.30 hrs by train, 2.30 hrs by car and 4 hrs by coach
Manchester Airport: Approximately 3.30 hrs by train, 3.30 hrs by car and 7 hrs by coach
London Gatwick: Approximately 4 hrs by train, 3.30 hrs by car and 4 hrs by coach.
Arriving by Train
Cardiff is easily accessible by rail from London, major UK airports and many towns and cities across the country.
Cardiff Central train station is approximately 20-30 minutes on foot to the Centre of Student Life. Alternatively, delegates can change at Cardiff Central for Cathays train station (the university’s station), located opposite the Main Building and next to the Centre for Student Life.
There are regular, direct services from London Paddington to Cardiff throughout the day.
Frequent regional network trains also connect Cardiff with many towns and cities across the UK, including:
Bristol (50mins)
London (1hr 50 mins)
Birmingham (approx. 2hrs)
Southampton (2hrs 40mins)
Manchester (3hrs 30mins)
Liverpool (3hrs 45mins)
First Great Western: www.gwr.com
National Rail: www.nationalrail.co.uk
Arriving by car
Cardiff is served by the M4 and is easily accessible from all parts of Britain.
From the South West: take the M5 and from the south of England, follow major A-roads to the M4.
From Scotland, the North of England and the Midlands: travel via the M50 to the M4.
Travelling east on the M4
Leave the motorway at Junction 32, follow the A470, sign-posted city centre. Follow the A470 towards the city centre and the university is sign-posted.
Travelling west on the M4
Leave the motorway at Junction 29, follow the A48(M)/A48, sign-posted Cardiff East and the South. Continue for approximately seven miles.
Continue along the A48 to the A470 (Gabalfa Interchange). Leave the A48 at Gabalfa
Interchange and take the A470, sign-posted city centre. Follow the A470 towards the city
centre and the university is sign-posted.
Arriving by Coach
National Express offer regular services from London and along the M4 corridor, as well as to Birmingham, and from Heathrow, Gatwick and Bristol airports. Stopping outside the Centre for Student Life – www.nationalexpress.com/en
Megabus offer multiple daily services that connect Cardiff with over a dozen UK cities and
airports – www.megabus.co.uk
Flexibus offer daily services to Cardiff from the UK and Europe – www.flixbus.co.uk
Taxis
Cardiff is served by a selection of taxi operators, many of the larger firms available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with a range of fleet to suit different party sizes and accessibility needs.
There are many taxi ranks throughout the city where black Hackney Carriages can be hired.
Alternatively, you can prebook using the companies listed below.
Veezu – 029 20 333 333, or try their app
Uber – using Andriod or Iphone app
Capital – 029 2077 7777
St Davids Taxis – 029 2099 9999
Parking
On street parking is available around the conference locations at Park Place and Museum
Avenue for a fee.
Cardiff is home to 8 central car parks operated by NCP – to receive a discount book via the NCP app and enter the Saver ID: VISITCARDIFF.
Hotels
There are a number of hotels close to the conference location:
Cardiff Marriot Hotel
Clayton Hotel
easyHotel
Hilton Cardiff
Holiday Inn
Hotel Indigo
Ibis Cardiff
Leonardo Hotel
Mercure Cardiff Holland House
Novotel Cardiff
Parador 44
Park Inn by Radisson
Park Plaza
Premier Inn
Royal Hotel Cardiff
Sleeperz Hotel
The Angel Hotel
The Parkgate Hotel
The Radisson
The Spires Serviced Apartments
Travelodge
For hotels outside of the city centre or Bed and Breakfast options please visit https://www.visitcardiff.com/stay/
Visa
You might need a Standard Visitor visa to participate in a conference in the UK. This visa is intended for individuals traveling for business purposes, including attending events, as well as for tourists visiting family and friends or seeking medical treatment.
The requirements for obtaining a Standard Visitor visa can differ based on your country of citizenship, the duration of your stay, and the reason for your visit. You may be required to present proof of the conference you plan to attend, along with evidence showing you can support yourself during your visit.
The conferences team is pleased to provide a supporting letter for those who need a visa. To request this letter, please email jamesk14@cardiff.ac.uk with your title, full name, and address. Note that letters will only be issued to delegates who have completed their registration fee payment.
If you are from a visa-exempt country, such as the United States or Canada, you may enter the UK for business purposes without a visa for stays of up to six months. For more details, please visit https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor/visit-on-business.