Location and travel
Dynamics Days Europe 2007 will take place in the Edward Herbert Building at Loughborough University. The Edward Herbert Building is located in the Central Park area of Loughborough University campus (building number 53 on the campus map).
It's easy to get here! Loughborough is in the county of Leicestershire at the heart of England and is well served by road, rail and air. You can find tourist information about Loughborough and the surrounding area here and about the city of Nottingham here.
Travelling by car
Loughborough is just two miles from Junction 23 of the M1 motorway. The University is clearly signed on all the main approach roads to Loughborough.
There are barriers at all the entrances to the University. Explain to the security card that you are attending a conference, and he will issue you with a windscreen identification tag and a barrier card for exit. For security reasons please do not leave this card in your car. There is a large car park adjacent to the accommodation (car park 7, map reference D4) and a large car park adjacent to the Edward Herbert Building (car park 5, map reference F4).
The following organisations provide useful route planning services:
Travelling by train
There is an excellent train service between Loughborough and London St Pancras (journey time 90 minutes) as well as regular services to other UK destinations. Loughborough is served by Midland Mainline and Central Trains. Timetable information for all UK rail journeys is available from National Rail Enquiries and tickets may be purchased online from thetrainline or Qjump.
Once at Loughborough railway station you are just three miles from the campus. Kinchbus number 7 travels betwen the University and the railway station every ten minutes (less frequently in the evenings and at weekends). Click here for a timetable. Alternatively, taxis are normally availably from the station. The journey to the University takes approximately 10 minutes and should cost around £5.
Travelling by coach or bus
Coach and bus services operate from Loughborough town centre. You should travel by National Express or regional bus services to Loughborough and then connect with local Kinchbus service 7 to Loughborough University campus (click here for a timetable).
For enquiries about all these services call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608.
Travelling by air
East Midlands International Airport is only 7 miles away and is served by a large number of low cost airlines to European destinations. The Loughborough Airline Shuttle provides links with Loughborough railway station and town centre every half hour during the day and hourly at other times, 7 days a week. Click here for a timetable. Alternatively, a taxi journey from the airport to Loughborough University takes approximately 15 minutes and should cost around £18.
London Luton International Airport (85 miles) and London Stansted International Airport (120 miles) are also served by a large number of low cost airlines to European destinations. Both airports have railway stations which connect with the national network. There are direct services from Luton to Loughborough (journey time 1 hour) and from Stansted to Loughborough via Leicester (journey time 3 hours).
Birmingham International Airport is approximately 40 miles away. The airport has a railway station which connects with the national network. The journey to Loughborough (via Conventry or Birmingham New Street) takes around 90 minutes.
London Heathrow International Airport is approximately 110 miles away. From the airport you are advised to take the London Underground (Piccadily line) to London St. Pancras mainline railway station (journey time 1 hour), from where you can travel on an intercity rail service to Loughborough (journey time 90 minutes).
Local taxi companies
- Ashley David Taxis, Tel: 01509 260000
- ABC Taxis, Tel: 01509 234040
- AAA Taxis, Tel: 01509 504488
- King Cabs, Tel: 07967 317209, Fax: 01509 554604
- ACE Taxis, Tel: 01509 215500, Fax: 01509 265415
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