If using Sat Nav please use this postcode M2 3GX to get to the venue

M6 ( From South )
Take junction 19 off the M6, just beyond Knutsford Services. From M6 pick up M56 ( for Manchester Airport ). Leave M56 at Junction 3 onto the A5103 ( Princess Parkway ) that will take you straight into the City Centre of Manchester and then you will pickup signs for Manchester Central Convention Complex.

M6 ( From North )
Continue along M6 and take junction 21a onto M62, through Eccles, to the end of the M602 ( Regent Road Roundabout, Salford ). Follow City Centre signs along Regent Road and turn left onto Water Street, then right onto Liverpool Road. Go across Deansgate to access Manchester Central.

OR ( Via M61 )
Take junction 30 ( just south of Preston ) onto M61.
Follow M61 until it becomes M62 at Swinton. Take junction 14a off M62 onto the A580 ( East Lancashire Road ). Follow A580 through Salford ( A6 ) into Manchester. Turn right onto Trinity Way, which then becomes Quay Street. Continue along Quay Street, straight across Deansgate onto Peter Street. Take the first right from Peter Street onto Watson Street for Manchester Central.

M62 ( From Liverpool )
Follow M62 to the end ( Regent Road Roundabout, Salford ). Follow City Centre signs along Regent Road. Turn left onto Water Street, then right onto Liverpool Road. Go across Deansgate to access Manchester Central.

M62 ( From Yorkshire )
Take junction 17 off M62 onto A56 ( Bury New Road ).
Follow A56 into Manchester. Turn right onto Trinity Way, which then becomes Quay Street. Continue along Quay Street, straight across Deansgate onto Peter Street. Take the first right from Peters Street onto Watson Street for Manchester Central.

A55 ( North Wales )
Follow A55, pick up A550 at Queensferry. Take the A5117 and continue along the A5117 until it becomes the start of M56.
Follow the M56, past Manchester Airport, then take junction 3 onto the A5103 ( Princess Parkway ). Follow the A5103 and it takes you straight into Manchester City Centre and pick up signage for Manchester Central Convention Complex.

From Trafford Centre
Leave at Festival Village exit. Follow signs for M60. Turn right after Asda onto Ash Burton Road
( B5214 ). Follow that all way to A56. Follow signs for Manchester City Centre and you will pick up signs for Manchester Central Convention Complex.

Visit the Manchester Central Website for more information.

On arrival in Manchester you can walk to Manchester Central, catch a Metroshuttle bus, Metrolink tram or take a taxi.

Maps of Public transport networks, lines, routes, stations and stops.

Free buses link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses. Click here for more information on routes.

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

Metrolink runs 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 Metrolink will be along shortly. However, the network is currently being expanded so please do check your route before travelling.

Routes and further information can be found on the Metrolink website.

There is 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.