For more details about traveling to Harrogate go to www.transportdirect.info This is a government run website and Britain's free online journey planner.

In addition to the following information, a map of the venue and its location within the town can be found at: Click here

Arriving by Air:

Leeds-Bradford International Airport has daily flights to and from many major European destinations and worldwide through the connecting hubs of Amsterdam, Paris, Glasgow and London Gatwick. Airlines including Air Southwest, BMI, Eastern Airways, Flybe, Jet2, KLM and Ryanair.

Tel: + 44 (0) 113 250 9696
www.lbia.co.uk

Leeds-Bradford International Airport is approximately 20 minutes drive from Harrogate.

Bus2Jet is a bus service that runs between Harrogate & Leeds-Bradford Airport. Please check the website for timetable information: www.bus2jet.com. A return will cost approximately £6.

A taxi directly from the airport to Harrogate will cost around £25

Manchester Airport offers direct flights all over the world.

Tel: + 44 (0) 161 4893000
www.manairport.co.uk

Manchester airport is approximately 90 minutes drive from Harrogate.

Frequent direct train services run to and from Leeds station, where you can catch a connecting train to Harrogate. Please consult the National Rail Enquiries for timetables and information, or book your ticket on-line at www.thetrainline.com A return fare will cost approximately £28.

Arriving by train:

Harrogate Train Station

The Harrogate International Centre is approximately 20 minutes walk from Harrogate Train Station.

Taxis are available from outside the station direct to the venue and will cost approximately £5.

The bus station is located next to the train station and bus numbers 201 and 202 stop opposite the Harrogate International Centre – please see www.harrogateanddistrict.co.uk for current timetable information.

Trains from London

There are regular train services to and from London Kings Cross to either Leeds or York (journey time approximately 2 hours). There is then a connecting rail service to Harrogate from Leeds and York every 30 minutes.

Trains from London can be very expensive. You are advised to book you ticket on specific trains in advance at www.thetrainline.com

Eurostar

Eurostar trains from Lille, Paris and Brussels now terminate at St Pancras station which is adjacent to Kings Cross station in London, making travel to Leeds and York by train from continental Europe easier.

Eurostar Tel: 44 (0)8705 186 186 www.eurostar.com

Arriving by Car

For car journeys, you can use www.multimap.com to find a map and directions.

Directions to Harrogate by car:

From London: M1 - A1(M):
From the North: A1(M):
From the East: M621 - A1(M):
From the West: M56 - M62 - A1(M):

Then exit A1(M) at Junction 47 signposted Knaresborough and follow Harrogate signs.

Parking at HIC

There are 450 car parking spaces at the Harrogate International Centre.

The charges are as follows;

• Up to 3 hours = £3.50
• Up to 6 hours = £5.50
• Up to 12 hours = £7.50
• Up to 24 hours = £10.00

Parking at hotel

Some hotels have free parking, others charge on a daily basis. Please refer to the hotel website when booking your accommodation.