Fisheries Society of the British Isles
International Symposium Exeter 23-27 July 2007

Getting There

Here is the best site for finding directions on how to reach Exeter University. You will find maps of the campus, road, rail, and air links.

You will see from this site that Exeter has its own airport but I would also urge you to look at Bristol Airport as well as it also has international flights. Bristol is a short train ride to Exeter. Besides these two airports there are, of course, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and you will find information on these on the British Airport Authority site. You should note that arriving at any of these Airports you will need to get from the airport to the train or coach station i.e. from Heathrow and Gatwick you will need to go to Paddington Station in London to catch a train or Victoria Coach Station to catch a bus.

Heathrow is the only airport directly linked to central London by the Underground (Piccadilly Line). It takes approximately 1 hour to Kings Cross Railway Station. You will need to change to the Hammersmith & City or Circle Line going West to Paddington Station for the train to Exeter. Buy a single ticket from Heathrow to Paddington and it will cost you £4.00.

Also from Heathrow - the Heathrow Express (operating every 15 minutes) will take you directly to Paddington Station in 15 minutes. You can buy your ticket in 3 different ways:
1) Online - £14.50 single and £28 return;
2) Ticket machine/office - £15.50 single and £29 return;
3) Purchased onboard the train - £17.50 single and £31 return.

Car Rental

There are a number of car rental firms which operate in the UK. Below is a list of just some of them:
Avis Car Rental
Europcar UK Car Rental
Hertz Car Rental
Holidayautos.co.uk
National Car Rental
Practical Car & Van Rental
Thrifty Car Rental

It may also be of assistance to you in arranging your journey to use The AA as they have an excellent route planner and maps.

Quick Access to Useful links:

British Airport Authority
Exeter International Airport
Bristol Airport
London Underground
Heathrow Express
National Rail Enquiries
National Express (Bus)
Map of Streatham Campus