Comference travel information 2026

Essex Business School is accessible by train, road, bus, and bike – see map. The full address is Essex Business School, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ.

By rail

The nearest station is Hythe (Essex), which is a 20 minute walk via Elmstead Road (see route) or a short bus ride away from the venue on the 74 bus direct from station to venue every 30 minutes.

Alternatively, you can use Colchester Station and take the 51 or 87 bus (timetable) directly to the venue.

By bus

The 51, 74 and 87 buses stop directly outside the venue (Stop is Essex University Subway) and can be caught from Colchester High Street, Colchester Station, Highwoods, Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea.

• 51 (First Bus) – Highwoods to Wivenhoe via Colchester North Station lay-by (stop F) and Co;lcheter High Street arrive Essex University Subway (outside venue) (outside venue)
• 74 (Central Connect) – Colchester to Clacton via Colchester City Centre St John's Street (Stop CD) and Hythe Station arrive Essex University Subway (outside venue)
• 87 (First Bus) – Horksley Heath to Brightlingsea via Colchester North Station lay-by (stop F) and arrive Essex University Subway (outside venue)

Please follow the signs to the main desk for registration.

Rail and bus information is correct at the time of writing and will be updated before the event. Please check the latest information before travelling.

By car

Essex Business School has parking immediately outside the venue. Please use the postcode CO4 3SQ which should direct you to the Clingoe Hill (A133) entrance where you can then follow the signs for North Towers Car Park. From the A133 follow Boundary Road the take a sharp left-hand turn into a narrow road called North Towers Road.

Parking is free for event attendees and there are six electrical charging points available for those driving electric vehicles. These charge 50p per kWh (information correct at time of writing).

By taxi

There is a taxi drop-off/pick-up point in the North Towers Car Park and there are taxi ranks at Colchester Station and the High Street.

There are a number of taxi-companies which serve Colchester (please note that this does not imply an endorsement of these companies unless otherwise stated).

• Panther Cabs - 01206 525525
• Five Eights - 01206 588888
• Colchester Cars - 01206 701010

Uber has started to operate in Colchester but you may find there is a long wait.

Taxi information is correct at the time of writing and may be updated before the event. Please check the latest information before travelling.

By bike

Covered cycle parking available immediately next to the venue. For more information about cycle facilities on the campuse see www.essex.ac.uk/student/travel-and-transport/cycling-facilities-at-colchester-campus

Bicycles are allowed on all Greater Anglia services which serve Colchester, though you will need to book a space on services to/from Norwich.