Travel
Aberdeen is readily accessible from the rest of the UK. It takes
around three hours by train, coach or car from Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Train
Frequent trains run from Glasgow Queen Street or Edinburgh Waverley
Stations. For times and prices visit the Trainline
or Scotrail
websites. You can also phone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950
Air
Flying to Aberdeen is easy. Aberdeen
Airport is served by several UK airlines. The airport is seven
miles from the city centre. Tel +44 (0) 870 040 0006
Car Hire
All main car hire companies have offices in Aberdeen and Aberdeen
Airport.
Car
Aberdeen is easily reached from either Glasgow or
Edinburgh. The M90/A90 connects Edinburgh with Aberdeen. From Glasgow,
follow the M80/A9 to join the A90 at Perth. You can check out the
AA
or RAC
websites to plan your route.
Please note there is limited parking near the Conference
Centre and the city centre hotels.
King's College Conference Centre
 Set
within the heart of Old Aberdeen, King's College Conference Centre
combines historical aesthetics with modern convenience. Established
in 1495, the original buildings and timeless cobbled streets of
the University create an intimate ambience, unrivalled in the north
east of Scotland.
Travel between the city centre and the conference centre is easiest
by local buses serving the university campus.
Local Buses
The number 20, from Littlejohn Street next to Marischal College,
links the city centre to Old Aberdeen.
The number 19, from Broad Street (opposite Marischal College), passes
to the west of the university along Bedford Road.
From Union Street (the city's main thoroughfare), the numbers 1,
2 and 14, travelling east, all run along King Street and pass the
university. Alight just after the university playing fields on your
left.
Aberdeen Maps
The following maps (from Streetmap) may be useful
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