De Montfort University, Leicester (Bede Hall Sign In)
Address
City Campus, De Montfort University, Bede Hall, 51 Western Blvd, Leicester, LE2 7EQ
Telephone
01162 551 551
Website
www.dmu.ac.uk
Travelling by Train
The closest railway station to Alcon is Leicester Station, which is approximately 20 minutes walking distance from the convention.
To help get the cheapest ticket possible, we recommend that you search through the National Rail website 12 weeks prior to Alcon. This will help you find the cheapest advance ticket. Also, if you are eligible, using a Young Persons Railcard can help reduce the cost further.
Travelling by Bus
The main bus station in Leicester is St Margarets Bus Station. This is approximately 30 minutes walking distance from the convention.
St Margarets is served by numerous companies including National Express, Stagecoach, First and Arriva. These offer regular national and local services.
For further information please visit Leicester City Council's public transport guide.
Travelling by Car
Leicester is in close proximity to Junction 21 of the M1.
As there is extremely limited parking in the vicinity of the campus, it is recommended that you use one of the nearby 24 hour car parks. The closest are the St Nicholas Circle NCP and Newark Street car parks. These are both approximately 15 minutes walking distance from the convention. Please check opening times in advance and ensure you have sufficient cash to pay when exiting.
Please note that if you choose to park on the street, there are numerous parking meters in effect around the city. Do not leave any valuables on display.