IFAC ACNDC 2024 will take place in the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College London, situated in Exhibition Road, SW72BX, London.
Further details on the conference venue will be provided later.
If you are interested in discovering more about Imperial College’s developments and its history, including information about the Queen’s Tower, please visit Imperial’s History page.
How to find Imperial College London
The nearest Underground station is South Kensington, on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines.
- Plan your route with the Transport for London journey planner.
- Cash is not accepted on London public transport. You can use your Debit/Credit card contactless or smartphone pay systems, or you can buy an Oyster card for bus or tube transportation. More information on ticket fares and payment methods can be found on the TfL website.
Flying to London
London is connected by four main airports: London Heathrow, London City, Gatwick and Stansted Airport.
London City Airport: Take the DLR to Canning Town (pay with Oyster card), then by Underground, Jubilee line to Green Park and the Piccadilly line to South Kensington (journey time 40 minutes) .
Heathrow Airport: Take the Underground, Piccadilly Line to South Kensington station (50 minutes travelling time). Alternatively, take the Heathrow Express (15 mins) to Paddington mainline station, then the Underground, Circle line to South Kensington.
Gatwick Airport: Gatwick Express, 30 mins to Victoria mainline station, then by Underground, District or Circle lines to South Kensington. Or take a national rail train to Victoria station (journey time as Gatwick Express but cheaper) and then by Underground, Circle or District Line; westbound to South Kensington. Alternatively, marginally cheaper coach options to London Victoria are available at the airport. Please consult the airport website for more information.
Stansted Airport: Stansted Express (advanced booking is needed to avoid expensive fares), 40 mins to Tottenham Hale main line station, and then by Underground, Victoria line to Victoria station, then switch to the District/Circle line to South Kensington. Alternatively, cheaper coach options to London Victoria are available at the airport. Please consult the airport website for more information.
Luton or Southend Airport: These two minor airports offer a train connection towards major London train stations (London Liverpool Street or London St Pancras International). From there you take the tube to South Kensington. Coach options are available from Luton to Victoria station. Coaches to Victoria are NOT available from Southend Airport.
Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Southend airports are some distance from London and a taxi is not recommended for the whole journey. However, if you have to travel by taxi, establish the cost before you get in.
By Train
St Pancras International is home to Eurostar which connects the UK to the continent by high speed rail. There are direct services to the centre of Paris, Brussels and Lille.
By Bus
South Kensington Campus is easily accessible by bus. A number of routes pass within easy walking distance of the campus. Cash is not accepted on London public transport.
On foot
From South Kensington Station, the campus is only a ten minute walk. Either follow the subway signposted to the museums or walk north up Exhibition Road. The College is next to the Science Museum.
Accommodation
As London is a very popular tourist destination in June, all participants are strongly encouraged to book their accommodation in advance.
IFAC ACNDC 2024 does not have a conference hotel and does not endorse a specific hotel. However, we undertand that some attendees wish to have a short list of suggested hotels close to the conference venue. In this case we suggest:
- 4* Strathmore Hotel – Gem Hotels: 41 Queen’s Gate Gardens, London SW7 5NB. Walking distance: 9 mins
- 4* Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt: 68-86 Cromwell Rd, London SW7 5BT. Walking distance: 10 mins
- Holiday Inn London – Kensington High St.: Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, W8 5SP. Walking distance: 20 mins
The most affordable type of accommodation is available through websites such as booking.com and expedia.com. Public transportation is very efficient in London, so if you can consider accommodation at a bus or underground ride from Imperial College.
Traveling Documents and Regulations
Please check the latest UK Government advice before travelling to the UK:
Tourist Information
The official Tourist information website can be found here.
All you need to know about money and related services including currency exchange, banks, tipping guide and UK currency: Money in London.
Public Transportations
IMPORTANT: cash is not accepted on London services. You can either use your contactless card (credit or debit) or you can purchasse a rechargeable “Oyster card” at your arrival station.
Moving around London using public transportation is extremely easy.
Visit the Transport for London website for the latest information on travelling safely and changes to services.
For more detailed traveller information on which stations to use and suggestions for the best route to reach your destination, use Transport for London’s Journey Planner.
Plan ahead and get around London safely with the TfL Go app, which helps you plan the best routes and travel outside of peak times to aid social distancing.
Buy your Visitor Oyster Card(external link) online for the easiest and cheapest way to travel around London
Electric Current/Voltage
In the UK mains electricity is supplied at about 230 volts with a frequency of 50Hz.
Please note that most European electricity plugs are not compatible with the UK system. Many hotels in London have adapter plugs that can be loaned to guests; you could also purchase adapters at the airport or main railway stations or shops for tourists.
Emergency Numbers
Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Call 111 if you need urgent medical help (not life-threatening).
Call 101 for police non-emergency enquiries.