Accommodation during BOS Manchester 2023

Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau is the official accommodation provider for Biotech Outsourcing Strategies 2023.

All rooms are held on an online system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit card. If you require any assistance with your reservation, support is available via the Accommodation Booking Team.

To book accommodation for this event, please use the following link:
https://book.passkey.com/e/50458638

Negotiated delegate rates will be available to book until the end of the day on 11th November 2023 so please book as soon as possible to guarantee a room. If you have any queries about the website, please contact Marketing Manchester Convention Bureau.

Contacts
Should you have any queries, please contact Manchester Convention Bureau at [email protected].

Travelling to Manchester

also see Manchester Central Website

By Air

Manchester Airport is a major international hub just nine miles (14.5km) from the city centre. It serves more than 200 destinations worldwide including direct routes to nine US cities. From the airport, the city is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi or just 20 minutes via the half-hourly express rail service (tickets £3.00-£4.00).

Information on Manchester Airport can be found at:
www.manchesterairport.co.uk/

Flights into Manchester in one day, from:

• London - 18
• Amsterdam - 8
• Paris - 7
• Barcelona - 1
• Frankfurt - 6
• Stockholm - 2
• Brussels - 6
• Copenhagen - 3
• Zurich - 4

By Rail

It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre. Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot.

For groups of three to nine people, Virgin Trains offer a 20% discount off advanced ticket purchases: to find out more visit: www.virgintrains.co.uk/tickets/your-ticket/group-travel

Travel time by train to Manchester from:

• London 2h 9m
• Birmingham 1h 30m
• Newcastle 2h 37m
• Edinburgh 3h 34m
• Glasgow 3h 16m
• Bristol 2h 59m

Further information on train services can be found at:
www.virgintrains.co.uk
www.nationalrail.co.uk
www.tpexpress.co.uk
www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/MAN

By Road

Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. Manchester's M60 orbital motorway provides easy access from north, south, east and west.

• M6 (from south: Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham)
  Leave the M6 at junction 19, just after Knutsford Services. Follow the A556 towards Altrincham and pick up the M56 towards Manchester Airport. Follow the motorway onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
• M6 (from north: Preston, Blackpool, Carlisle)
  Leave the M6 at junction 21a for the M62 towards Manchester. At junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
• M62 (from west: Liverpool)
  At M62 junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
• M62 (from east: Leeds, Yorkshire)
  At M62 junction 18, join the M60 west-bound. Take junction 17 onto the A56 (Bury New Road) and follow signs to the city centre, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
• M56 (from west: North Wales, Chester, Ellesmere Port)
  Follow the M56 past Manchester Airport. Continue onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.

For parking, Manchester Central's on-site NCP car park is open 24 hours and the most convenient option.

Please see the NCP website for information on pricing and online booking

If using a satellite navigation system - please follow the postcode M2 3GX.

Information on planning a journey by car can be found at:
www.theaa.com
www.highways.gov.uk

Arriving in Manchester

On arrival in Manchester you can walk to Manchester Central, catch a Metroshuttle bus, Metrolink tram or take a taxi.

Take a look at our downloadable public transport map on the right hand side of this page to find your ideal route to Manchester Central.

Metroshuttle buses are free and link the city centre's main rail stations, shopping areas and businesses. Click here for more information on routes.

The nearest Metrolink stop to Manchester Central is St Peter's Square. From there, we're just a few minutes on foot.

Metrolink runs every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don't need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next Metrolink will be along shortly. However, the network is currently being expanded so please do check your route before travelling.

Routes and further information can be found on the Metrolink website.

Manchester's extensive multi-modal public transport network makes it easy to travel in and around Greater Manchester.

Find out more at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange.

Taxis

We work with Manchester's black cab drivers to make sure they know when we're going to be busy.

We have a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick ups and drop offs. Black cab taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.