Venue, Travel and Accommodation

Venue, Travel and Accommodation

The Conference will take place at Liverpool John Moores University. Further information about venue and some accommodation options will be made available before registration opens.

Liverpool John Moores University is close to Liverpool Lime Street Station, which provides direct rail links to London and Manchester International Airport. Liverpool is a vibrant city with many cultural, musical and sporting events. It was the European Capital of Culture in 2008 and UNESCO City of Music in 2015.

Travel

Travelling by train

Liverpool is easily accessible by train from all major cities in the UK; there is a direct train from London which takes a little over two hours. There is a direct train service between Liverpool Lime Street Station and Manchester Airport, the largest airport in the region. Liverpool South Parkway is three miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which has regular flights from many European cities. Once in Liverpool, the Merseyrail train network has good links to other parts of the city region.

Travelling by air

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only seven miles from the city centre and there are regular bus services from the airport to the city centre. Depending upon traffic, Manchester Airport is a c. 45 minute journey by car or under an hour and a half by train. There are regular direct trains from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street Station.

Travelling by car

Liverpool city region is well connected to the UK motorway network. From the M6 take the M62, M58 or M56 to reach the city centre.

If you require disabled parking and additional support, please contact the conference organisers.

The nearest car park can be found at the bottom of Mount Pleasant (L3 5TB), a multi-storey car park open 24/7. As of May 2026, the cost of parking is £6.00 per 24 hours.

Useful websites for parking in Liverpool:

Liverpool City Council Car Parks

National Car Parks: Liverpool City Parking

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