How to get here

By plane 

These are the main airports for flying to London, in order of 'ease of getting to Stratford Station, near UCL East, Marshgate. From each airport there are a number of different ways of getting to UCL East Marshgate. The main way from central London is to take a train to Stratford station (either with the Elizabeth Line or C2C, which is also served by the London Underground: Central Line, DLR and Jubilee lines.

• Heathrow Airport (LHR) - take the Elizabeth Line direct to Stratford station (from Terminals 2, 3, 4 & 5)

• London City Airport (LCY) - Take the DLR from the airport to Stratford Station direct, about 15 mins.

• Gatwick Airport (LGW) - take a Thameslink train to Farringdon, change at Farringdon for the Elizabeth Line, going East to Stratford station. Note most trains from Gatwick Airport station will go to London Victoria (Gatwick Express and Southern trains). It is possible but more complicated to get to Stratford station from London Victoria, with the simplest being via the Underground (Victoria line Northbound to Totteham Court Road, then Central line Eastbound to Stratford station).

• London Stansted (STN) - take the Stansted Express south to Tottenham Hale, then change for Stratford station

By train 

The only way to enter the UK by train is via the Eurostar, which arrives in St Pancras International station. You can take this either from France or Netherlands/Belgium and connections from Germany. In St Pancras International, you head to Platform 11 or 12 (or neighbouring platforms) to get a 5 min train ride vis SouthEastern trains to Stratford International station (different from Stratford (London) station). At Stratford International you can walk to Marshgate, but you might want to take the DLR from Stratford International to Stratford Station if you have luggage and walk from Stratford Station. The walk between Stratford International and Stratford Station is about 8 mins if you don't get lost!

By boat 

There are international ferries from Spain (via Santander and Bilbao) operated by Brittany Ferries that go to Portsmouth International Harbour. It is possible to take a train to London from there, arriving in London Waterloo. See the TfL Go app for planning to Stratford station from there. Other ferries arrive from France (via Caen, St Malo, Cherbourg and Le Havre with Brittany Ferries) to Portsmouth and from Dieppe to Newhaven (DFDS) and of course Calais & Dunkirk to Dover. Ferries across the North Sea operate between the Netherlands and Harwich, though it is likely there are better routes from the Netherlands than the ferry (e.g. train or, if driving via Calais-Dover EuroTunnel).

By car 

To drive the the UK from overseas requires entering either via the EuroTunnel (drive onto a train at Calais, drive off in Dover), or car ferry (see By Boat above for key routes). From there, you need to set your destination on your maps guide to your chosen hotel, where the parking will be available. There is no parking at UCL East Marshgate.

By train 

We will put here only directions if you are travelling to London from outside the South East or southern parts of the East (ie. Cambridge or below) as we expect you already know your way into London. Travellers from Scotland, Wales, NE, NW, WM and SW will likely arrive in one of several stations, depending on the route:

Scotland, North East or North West England: arriving into Euston Station or Kings Cross. Very likely the best/easiest and quickest route is to head to the London Underground with the target of getting on the Elizabeth Line out Eastbound to Stratford. This will mean going from the train platform (at Euston), and following the signs for London Underground, and heading for the Northern line (Black) Southbound on the Charing Cross Branch, heading for Tottenham Court Road stations where you can change on the Elizabeth Line Eastbound to Stratford. If arriving in King's Cross this means heading for the London Underground towards the Circle/Hammersmith/Metropolitan lines (yellow/pink/purple) Eastbound and taking a any one of those 3 lines to Liverpool Street station where you change onto the Central line (red) Eastbound to Stratford station.

Wales or the South West: Arriving into Paddington Station or Waterloo. Arriving into Paddington is the easiest as you simply need to head to the Elizabeth Line Eastbound, and get on a train direct to Stratford station. If arriving into Waterloo you can head to the London Underground Jubilee line (silver) Eastbound, direct to Stratford station.

By coach 

If taking a coach it is likely you will need to change at London Victoria Coach Station. It is possible to book tickets that go from London Victoria to Stratford. National Express allows you to book with the destination "London Stratford, also for Westfield" which is the right destination, but you will likely need to change at London Victoria. 

By car 

Set your destination on your maps guide to your chosen hotel, where the parking will be available. There is no parking at UCL East Marshgate. if you are interested but uncertain about hiring an EV (because you have never driven one before and are uncertain about charging), get in touch as Adam (the Chair) has one and can advise. We encourage those coming by car to think about using an EV if possible.