Travel & Venue Information

🚶 How to get there

The 8th Applied Synthetic Biology in Europe Conference will be held at the Whitworth Art Gallery, located in Whitworth Park, just south of the University of Manchester campus. The venue is easily accessible by public transport, on foot or by bicycle.

Walk: 30–40 minutes from Manchester city centre. Flat paved route, but not traffic-free.
Bike: Sheffield stands and lockers (£1 coin, refundable) are available at the gallery.
Bus: 15, 41, 42, 43, 140–143 and 147. Ask for the bus stop nearest to MRI, Oxford Road.
Tram: St Peter’s Square, followed by approximately 10 minutes by bus or 30 minutes on foot.
Train: Oxford Road station, followed by approximately 10 minutes by bus or 25 minutes on foot.
Car: On-street parking is available on Denmark Road (maximum stay 2 hours). The nearest car park is Cecil Street (M15 6GD).

📍 Whitworth Art Gallery

Venue Address

The Whitworth
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M15 6ER

Visit the Whitworth website

✈️ Travel Information

UK Entry Requirements – ETA

If you are travelling to the UK from abroad, please check the entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.

Many visitors, including citizens of EU countries (except Ireland), need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK for a short visit. The requirement depends on your nationality and circumstances, so please check the official UK Government website before travelling.

UK Government – Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

📱 Mobile Roaming

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🌆 About Manchester

How to get to Manchester?

Thanks to its integrated transport network, Manchester is one of the most accessible cities in the UK for both national and international visitors.

🚆 Rail:
Three main city centre stations: Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria. Direct services are available from across the UK via Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and CrossCountry.

Approximate travel times: London ~2h 7m, Edinburgh ~3h 15m, Birmingham ~1h 28m, Liverpool ~34 min, Newcastle ~2h 25m.
✈️ Air:
Manchester Airport has three terminals and connects the city with more than 200 destinations worldwide. Onsite rail and Metrolink stations provide direct connections to Manchester city centre.
🚌 Coach:
National Express and Megabus services connect Manchester with destinations across the UK, including Chorlton Street Coach Station and Manchester Airport.
🚗 Car:
Manchester has excellent motorway links, with the M60 ring road connecting to the major motorways to the north, east, south and west.

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🌆 Discover Manchester

Energetic, diverse, and individual, Manchester is a city with true character.

First finding global fame as the heart of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester has a proud history in science, politics, music, arts, and sport. The city is known for major scientific and technological achievements, as well as its influential music and cultural scene. It is also associated with figures such as Emmeline Pankhurst, Alan Turing, L. S. Lowry and Anthony Burgess.

Exploring Manchester city centre, you will find remnants of this history alongside unique and independent restaurants, bars, shops, museums, galleries and hotels, all gathered in districts with their own distinct personalities.

Further out from the city, the surrounding boroughs of Greater Manchester offer different experiences, including charming market towns, traditional country pubs, and beautiful green spaces and waterways.

There is plenty to discover beyond the conference venue, so make the most of your time in Manchester and explore the city at your own pace.

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