Attending an Event
When you’re visiting Leeds for a conference, there’s so much more to experience. Because we don’t do ordinary. No matter where you stay, what you see, who you meet and where you go, you’ll find a city brimming with energy. A discovery around every corner.
Just a few minutes stroll will take you the length and breadth of Leeds, from venue to venue, past restaurants, pubs, shops, theatres and museums. Whether you’ve got an hour to kill, or an evening, you’ll find the fun right on your doorstep.
Travelling to Leeds
Leeds is one of the most easily accessible cities and is ideally positioned in the centre of the UK with direct rail links from across the country. It’s just over two hours by train from London and three hours from Edinburgh. York is only 25 minutes away by train and Manchester less than an hour.
Arriving by Road
Our accessible position on the UK motorway network makes reaching Leeds by car or coach so simple.
Arriving by Rail
Leeds is the busiest station in the north, and a major hub for national rail transport.
Arriving by Air
Landing at Leeds Bradford Airport leaves travellers with just an 8 mile journey to the city centre, accessible by the regular Flyer Bus, by taxi, or hire car. Within 30 minutes, you’ll be at your destination, ready to check in, drop your bags, and head out.
Connectivity Map
Leeds is the epicentre of the modern North, at the heart of an easily accessible network of road, rail and air transport. We’re at the crossroads of the M1 and the M62 motorways, connecting north, south, east and west.
We’re an easy train journey from the capitals of London and Edinburgh, with regular intercity connections to all corners of the country meeting at the busiest station in the north of England. Flights arrive at Leeds Bradford Airport from over 70 overseas destinations, with the international hubs of Dublin and Amsterdam Schiphol an hour away. Flying into Manchester Airport is just as easy, with swift train links taking you straight into the heart of the city of Leeds.
Navigating the city once you arrive
Leeds is one of the major cities in the UK and has the advantage of a compact and walkable city centre. Most of the main conference venues, hotels, cultural venues and shopping, bars and restaurants are within easy reach of each other, making free time outside of a conference or business event stress free.
Walking
Once you arrive into Leeds City Centre, whether it is into the train station or bus station then most of the city’s hotels and many of the conference venues are within a 15 minute walk.
Leeds is a compact city with many of the hotels and venues based in the city centre, which means you can easily walk from the hotel to the conference venue.
Beryl Bikes
Beryl is partnered with LNER, one of the UK’s leading rail operators, to make it easier for people in Leeds to combine train and e-bike travel for a smoother, more sustainable journey. Beryl bikes are convenient, fast, and cost-effective. You can hop on and hop off wherever you need to while finding the Beryl Bays around Leeds. Once your account is set up, download the App, choose a bike from one of the many bays and lock it back when finished. All the benefits of having a bike, without having to pay for, maintain, or store it.
Please click on the Beryl Bike Website for how to get started.
Public Transport
Leeds has a compact city centre, so it is easy to enjoy all the city has to offer on foot. Alternatively there is a Leeds CityBus for £1 which stops at various locations within the city.
There is a water taxi that will take you from Leeds Train Station’s South Entrance in Granary Wharf and drop you at the Royal Armouries in Leeds Dock and costs just £3 per trip.
Click here for more details or follow their X for regular updates @LeedsWaterTaxis
Regular bus and train services run to venues and attractions outside the city centre. Day tickets are available from Leeds Bus Station or Leeds Train Station.
Taxis
There are many reliable taxi services in Leeds with a range of payment options from advance payment to cash and card payments.
There is a taxi rank outside Leeds train station and throughout the city centre. You can book a Leeds taxi in advance through Veezu
Uber operates in Leeds where taxis can be booked via the Uber app.
Car Parking and Disabled Parking
For stress-free travel into the centre of Leeds, catch one of our Park & Ride services. Elland Road and Temple Green services operate from Monday to Friday and Stourton from Monday to Saturday, with a journey time of just 10-15 minutes to the centre of Leeds.
Please click for more details and timetables for each service Elland Road, Temple Green and Stourton.
Accessible Leeds
We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy all our city has to offer so we’ve created a guide with information and links to help plan an accessible conference.
There’s always something going on in Leeds
Step through the doors of renowned galleries and exhibitions to find the inspiration within. Sample the vibrant independent food scene, and the crackling energy of cocktail bars and bustling pubs. Or hit the shops, bagging big brands and quirky finds. Then there’s the great outdoors. Sprawling parks, historic estates, and the beauty of the Dales.
How to be a responsible delegate
As a delegate, there are many ways in which you can support Leeds in becoming the first UK net-zero city.