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now need a UK visa, or an electronic travel authorization (ETA).
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Getting to Bangor:
- Scroll down for details on taking the train to Bangor from the nearest airports, or from London. Or you can take a ferry from Dublin, and then take a train to Bangor (click here for a map). Note that many hotels in Bangor, and some transfer points between trains, may involve some stairs, so pack accordingly!
Local transit:
- Participants who stay within walking distance of Bangor University may not need local transport at all! But local buses around Bangor are very pleasant, and nice ways to see the area. Also useful for participants who choose to book hotels across the Menai Bridge – an easy 20-minute bus ride or so to the Bangor University area. Get info here: https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/bus-travel-in-bangor. We will provide information about the best bus stops to use to get to the Congress venue soon.
- For taxi service, you can call local taxi companies (information to be added soon). There is no Uber or Lyft in Bangor.
- Getting from the Bangor train station to the Main Arts Building, Bangor University (the Congress venue): it’s an easy 12-15 minute walk up the slight hill to the University from the train station, or you can get a taxi at the train station.
From Manchester Airport:
- Manchester International Airport is the most convenient UK entry point for Bangor. Take the train to Bangor (Gwynedd). There are some direct trains, and some trains where you may have to change trains. Total journey time is approximately 1.5-2 hours. Search for train timetables from National Rail.
From Liverpool Airport:
- Take the shuttle bus from the airport to Liverpool city centre. It runs every 15 minutes. Go to Liverpool James Street train station. Here catch a train for Chester, change at Chester and take the train for Bangor or Holyhead, North Wales.
From London, Eurostar train, or London Airports:
When coming from London, aim to get to the Euston Station, for trains to Wales.
- From Heathrow International Airport: From the airport, you can take either the Underground train network/tube (as it’s usually called) or take a coach.
- On the tube, take the Piccadilly line from Heathrow tube station. Change at Leicester Square tube station and take the Northern Line to Euston Station.
- By bus, take the A2 Airbus coach service from Heathrow airport to Euston train station. If you have a lot of luggage, you are advised to take the A2 Airbus as it will take you directly to Euston Station.
- From Gatwick International Airport: Take a train direct to London Victoria Station, then take the Victoria Line on the tube, direct to Euston Station.
- From the Eurostar train: The Eurostar terminates at London Waterloo Station. Take the Northern Line from Waterloo tube station direct to Euston Station.
From Euston Train Station to Bangor, you can either catch:
- A direct train for Holyhead-North Wales, which makes a stop at Bangor, so you will not need to change trains at all during this journey. The journey will take around 3.5 – 4 hours from Euston Train station, or
- Can travel to Crewe train station first, and then change to another train destined for Holyhead-North Wales, which will make a stop at Bangor. The journey to Bangor will take around 1.5 hours from Crewe Train station.
Train ticket info:
Visit the website of the National Rail at http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
Note: We’ve borrowed much of the details on getting from the airports or London from Bangor University’s website (https://www.bangor.ac.uk/international/travelling-to-bangor) — however, if you consult that page, note that the “airport pickup service” mentioned is just for Bangor students and families.
Don’t forget!! Many visitors from the U.S. and elsewhere
now need a UK visa, or an electronic travel authorization (ETA).
Visit https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa for details.
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