TRAVEL INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE DELEGATES
SOCIAL & POLITICAL TRANSFORMATIONS IN GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
CONFERENCE VENUE
Callaghan Building
Swansea University
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th July 2009
From Heathrow Airport →
1.Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Rail Station (approximately 15 minutes from Terminal 1 or 23 minutes from Terminal 4), then a train from Paddington to Swansea (approximately 3 hours) .
2.Take a Rail-Link coach to Reading Rail Station (under 1 hour), then a train from Reading to Swansea (approximately 2.5 hours).
3.Take a direct National Express coach from Heathrow to Swansea (approximately 4 hours).
From Bristol Airport →
Take the Flyer Express luxury coach service from the airport to Bristol Temple Meads Rail Station, then a train to Swansea. Please note that one change of train en route either at Cardiff or at Newport will be necessary (approximately 3 hours total journey time).
From Cardiff Airport →
1.Take the International Airbus X91 from the airport to Cardiff Central Bus Station which is adjacent to the Rail Station (there is also a rail link from the airport to Cardiff Central Rail Station), then a train to Swansea (approximately 2 hours total journey time).
2.A taxi from Cardiff Airport (Checker Cars +44 (0) 1446 711747 based at the airport) would cost approximately £70 one way to Swansea for up to 4 people; a larger taxi for up to 5 people would cost £85. If you decide to travel to Swansea by taxi it may be a good idea to pre-book.
Alternately car hire is available from Cardiff Airport from three leading car hire companies. Details and opening times are as follows:
Avis Europcar
Avis Rent A Car Ltd,International Arrivals Hall
Cardiff International Airport,Cardiff International Airport
Tel: 0870 608 6328Tel: +44 (0) 1446 711924
Mon-Fri 08:30 - 20:30 Mon-Fri 08:00 – 22:30
Sat 08:00 - 13:30 Sat 08:00 - 16:00
Sun 12noon – 20:00Sun 13:00 - 21:00
Hertz
Cardiff International Airport
Tel: +44 (0) 1446 711722
Mon-Fri 08:00 - 22:30
Sat 09:00 - 12:00
Sun 16:00 - 20:00
Pre-booking on trains and coaches is advisable; see the various links below for assistance:
Maps and location:
How to reach Swansea by car, bus, train, or bike!
Swansea University campus
The conference will take place in the James Callaghan building (4)
Overnight delegates will stay in Preseli halls of residence (20)
Taxis are available from Fulton House (17) and the porters here can direct you on arrival.
Further information about Swansea University and the surrounding area can be found here: and
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact → Anne Edwards
Tel: +44 (0) 1792 295755 Email: