Venue and Travel
e-Science 2009 incorporating the All Hands Meeting from 7-9 December and IEEE meeting from 9-11 December, will take place at the Kassam Stadium Conference Centre on the outskirts of Oxford.
Accommodation is available in both University rooms and hotels, more details of which can be found on our Accommodation Details page
Travelling by car
The Stadium is located just off the Oxford ring road to the south of the City and can easily found on the road, by following the brown football signs which feature on all the main routes into Oxford. Click HERE for detailed directions and a map.
Travelling by rail
Oxford train station is on the western side of the city and you will need to take a taxi up to the venue. Taxi services are available outside the Station entrance.
For rail travel information ring +44 (0)8457 484950 or visit the National Rail website.
Travelling by coach
Express coach services run between Oxford and London (1-1½ hours), London Heathrow, Birmingham and other destinations nationwide.
For coach travel information contact:
Travelling by air
Oxford is conveniently reached by coach from Heathrow Airport (1¼ hours) or Gatwick Airport (2½ hours). There is a frequent bus service from Heathrow. See the bus company links above for details. Alternatively, there are a range of local taxi/car firms who offer an airport transfer service.