Accommodations and travel information

Accommodation:

Conference attendees are encouraged to arrange accommodation in central Cardiff, close to Cardiff University. Several well-rated hotels are located nearby, including Hotel Indigo Cardiff, Park Plaza Cardiff, The Parkgate Hotel, Leonardo Hotel Cardiff, and Parador 44. As availability may be limited, early booking is strongly recommended. Attendees should review location, transport access, and booking conditions before confirming their reservation. A snapshot of hotel options within 15-min walking distance of Cardiff University is shown below.

How to Arrive at Cardiff University

International attendees should plan to arrive in Cardiff via London Heathrow, Bristol Airport, or Cardiff Airport. Cardiff is well connected by coach, rail, and taxi services. For those travelling by train, Cathays station provides the most direct access to Cardiff University’s Cathays Park Campus, while Cardiff Central offers convenient access to the city centre and the University. The main campus postcode for navigation is Cardiff University Main Building, CF10 3AT. As on-campus parking is limited, attendees are strongly encouraged to use public transport where possible.

Arrival from Heathrow

International attendees arriving at London Heathrow may travel to Cardiff University either by direct National Express coach to Cardiff or by rail via London Paddington. The coach provides a straightforward connection from Heathrow to Cardiff Sophia Gardens. Alternatively, attendees may take the Heathrow Express to London Paddington and then a Great Western Railway service to Cardiff Central. For the main university campus, attendees should use Cardiff University Main Building, CF10 3AT as their destination