Directions
Travel
By Taxi
Those arriving by taxi should ask to be taken to the Innovation Centre, Science Park, University of York.
By Car
Those arriving by private car should follow the signs to the University from the A64 and then make for Heslington. The University is signposted from the A19 and A1079 exits from the A64. Once at the Heslington village roundabout, visitors should proceed up the dual carriageway to to a second roundabout and turn right. Continue for 200 metres and the Innovation Centre is on your left-hand side. We reccommend you use google maps to get a satellites-eye view of our location.
By Bus
Buses 4 and 5 run from York railway station to the University, approximately every 15 minutes during the day; journey time approximately 20 minutes. Visitors should alight at the last stop of the journey, just past the second roundabout down University road. Walk back towards the university and at the roundabout (30 metres) turn right into the Science Park.
By Rail
York is a major rail interchange, with direct trains from most cities, including a frequent, fast (under 2 hours) train service from London King's Cross Station. Details are available at National Rail Enquiries Online.
By Air
Manchester Airport serves a good range of European and some intercontinental destinations, and there is a 2-hour direct train journey from the airport to York station. Leeds-Bradford Airport is the most convenient airport for York (55 minutes by car). The number of international destinations is fairly small but increasing rapidly, thanks to airlines such as Jet2.com. There is a half-hourly bus service to Leeds station, from which frequent trains are available to York. London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted) have excellent international air connections, with onward travel to York consisting of a 45-75-minute Underground (or train plus Underground) journey to London King's Cross station, followed by the 2-hour train journey from King's Cross to York.
Opening hours
Our office is open 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. It is best to call ahead and make an appointment before coming to see us.
Our address
Competitive Edge Design
Innovation Centre
York Science Park
Innovation Way
Heslington
York
YO10 5DG
Tel: 0845 166 8348 or 01978 369200
