Getting to Conference
Cardiff boasts excellent transport links, connecting it seamlessly to the rest of Wales and beyond. The Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is ideally located in the heart of the city, just north of Cardiff Arms Park and the Principality Stadium. It is within a short walking distance of the city's train, bus, and coach stations. We strongly encourage all conference attendees to utilise public transport whenever possible.
Travelling to Cardiff by Train
Regular train services run to Cardiff Central Station from many locations across Wales.
To plan your journey and check train times from your nearest station, please use the Transport for Wales Journey Planner.
The Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is approximately a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Queen Street Station:
- There are pedestrianised crossings outside the station, cross the road using the crossing to the right hand side of the station exit.
- Once crossed, turn right and walk under the canope.
- After 2 minutes walk, turn left on to Queen Street. This is a pedestrianised street and one of Cardiff's main shopping areas.
- Walk along Queen Street until you reach the merry-go-round, then turn left.
- The entrance to Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is on your right hand side.
Alternatively, Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is a 15-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station, where there is also a taxi rank if required.
Travelling to Cardiff by Bus or Coach
Cardiff is well-connected by bus, with frequent services within the city and from nearby towns, as well as national operators providing routes from the rest of Wales and further afield.
Local Bus Services
The nearest bus stops to Leonardo Hotel Cardiff are along Greyfriers Road, with many buses from the east or north of the city stopping there.
The main local bus operators include Cardiff Bus, First Bus, Stagecoach and Adventure Travel.
TrawsCymru Services
The number of TrawsCymru bus services to Cardiff has been reduced recently. If the Traws Cymru network is convenient for you, we would encourage you to use it to connect to the railway network, then catch a train to Cardiff Queen Street Station.
National Express Coaches
National Express coaches terminate at Sophia Gardens. From there:
- Exit the coach park and head south, keeping the river on your left.
- At the main road, turn left and cross the bridge.
- Continue past Cardiff Castle and on to Queen Street.
- Leonardo Hotel Cardiff will be on your left when you reach the merry-go-round.
If you prefer not to walk from where you alight your bus, consider booking a taxi from a provider such as Veezu.
Travelling to Cardiff by Car
Parking at the Leonardo Hotel Cardiff is limited, and we encourage attendees to travel by public transport where possible.
Leonardo Hotel Parking
- Cost: £10 for day use or £25 for 24 hours.
- Plesae note that parking is on a first come first served basis.
Nearby Car Parks
For additional parking options, the following car parks are within walking distance of the venue. Some offer the ability to park for the entire weekend and/or pre-booking your parking:
- Capitol Shopping Centre
- NCP Greyfriars
- NCP Dumfries Place
- On Street Pay and Display at the Civic Centre
- On Street pay and display at Windsor Place
- NCP Knox Road
- NCP Rapports
Parking Advice
Avoid parking illegally on nearby streets, as you risk receiving a fixed penalty notice or having your vehicle clamped or towed away.