CCP9 - Computational Electronic Structure of Condensed Matter

How to get to CCLRC Daresbury Laboratory

By Road

The Laboratory is 5 miles south west of Warrington and 5 miles east of Runcorn, immediately to the west of the A56 near the village of Daresbury. It is 1 mile from junction 11 on the M56 motorway, which connects to the national motorway network via the M6 (6 miles east). Please let us know if you are coming by car so that we can arrange for a parking space to be provided.

By Rail

There are frequent intercity train services to both Runcorn and Warrington Bank Quay stations. There are also local services from Warrington Central. Details may be obtained from National Rail Enquiries (Tel. +44 (0)8457 48 49 50) or http://www.nationalrail.co.uk. Taxi services are available from both Warrington stations. Alternatively a limited local bus service operates between Warrington Bus Station and Daresbury village. Details are available from the Cheshire Bus Information Service (Tel. +44 (0)870 608 2 608). No direct bus route operates from Runcorn station but taxi services are available from the station and will take about 15 minutes to reach the Laboratory.

By Air

Manchester International Airport is approximately 30 minutes by car from the Laboratory. Flight details may be obtained from the airport enquiry service (Tel. +44 (0)161 489 3000). Liverpool Airport is about 40 minutes away by car; enquiries may be made about services by telephoning (Tel. +44 (0)870 750 8484). Taxi and car hire facilities are available at both airports.

On arrival, please report to the Security Lodge.

Any enquires or problems, please contact Shirley Miller (+44 (0)1925 603240 / ) or Damian Jones (+44 (0)1925 603805 / ).