2008 CChallenger Society 2008

13th Biennial Challenger Conference for Marine Science

8th -11th September 2008
Bangor University

School of Ocean Sciences

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Programme & Events

Information for poster and oral presentations

Workshops

Excursions

Keynote Speakers

Contacts

Exhibitors & Sponsors

Registration

*On-line Conference Registration

Diary

Committee

Awards and Prizes



Location

Accommodation

Eating Out

Things to do in & around Bangor


Location and directions

Location

The city of Bangor lies between the Menai Strait and the Snowdonia National Park.

A link to google maps is available here.

Map of Bangor

Click to download a map of Bangor (PDF).

Travel directions

Bangor is probably easier (and quicker) to get to than you might think (by road, rail or bus)! 

By road

You can "zoom-out" from this interactive location map (provided by Google map ) to see exactly where we are located, and use it to plan your route by road.

By Bus

TrawsCambria serves Bangor daily and links with services to South and West Wales, Wrexham and Barmouth. Go to www.trawscambria.info for details.

By rail

See the National Rail website for frequent train services to Bangor station.

By sea

If you're coming to Bangor from Ireland you'll be able to cross on the ferry to Holyhead, please see these external websites for timetables:

http://www.irishferries.com

http://www.stenaline.com

If you are arriving at Holyhead, there is a rail link to Bangor (journey time about 30 minutes).Check National Rail website for details.

By air

If you are arriving at Manchester or Liverpool Airport, there is a rail link to Bangor running frequently. Please check the National Rail website for further details.

Anglesey Airport

Anglesey Airport was officially launched this year and is now open for business for commercial flights to Cardiff International Airport. Scottish Company Highland Airways is running the hour long flights between Cardiff International and Anglesey.

Among the facilities available at Anglesey Airport there is a car park for 60 vehicles charged at £5 per day. For further information about travelling on Anglesey, please contact Traveline Cymru on 08701 200 22 33.

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Map of Bangor

Click to download a map of Bangor (PDF).