Travel to DAS 2026
Join Us in November 11th -13th November 2026
The Difficult Airway Society Conference 2026 promises to be a landmark event in airway management, education, and innovation. ICC Wales is honoured to provide the stage for this prestigious gathering of healthcare professionals, researchers, and thought leaders.
If you are travelling from overseas to attend you may require a visa. Please also be aware that non-Europeans may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.
Please make sure you have the correct documents before you travel and check the UK Government website.
By Train:
The nearest major station is Newport Train Station, just 4 miles from ICC Wales.
Travel times include:
London Paddington to Newport: ~1 hour 45 minutes via Great Western Railway
Bristol Temple Meads to Newport: ~35 minutes
Cardiff Central to Newport: ~15 minutes
Delegates attending a conference at ICC Wales can enjoy an exclusive rate when travelling by train with Great Western Railway to Newport*
Standard Return example (London Paddington - Newport)
From £54 per person
First Class Return example (London Paddington - Newport)
From £104 per person
Please be aware that these train tickets will be valid only with a proof of attendance at a conference (the Final Confirmation email). Tickets can be booked up to 3 months in advance, subject to availability, one ticket at a time.
*Terms and conditions apply. Bookings are subject to availability. Prices shown are valid for travel between London Paddington and Newport only. The offer is available from most of GWR's station network and may also be purchased from stations in London and the South-East. The on-board conductor will request proof that the person travelling is attending a conference/event at ICC Wales. Delegate confirmation, badges and joining instructions will be accepted. Should the traveler not be able to provide these they will be charges the difference in fare. Offer is ongoing but may be withdrawn at any time.
From Newport Station:
Taxi: ~9 minutes (£17–£21)
Bus: Line 73 from Friars Walk 6 to Celtic Manor & ICC (~16–22 minutes)
Walking: ~1 hour (3.7 miles)
By Plane:
ICC Wales is within easy reach of several major airports:
Cardiff Airport – 40 minutes by car
Bristol Airport – 40 minutes by car
Birmingham Airport – 1 hour 30 minutes
London Heathrow – 1 hour 45 minutes
Manchester Airport – 3 hours 15 minutes
Airport transfers and car hire services are available at all major airports.
By Car:
ICC Wales is located just off Junction 24 of the M4 motorway, making it easily accessible from all directions. The venue offers:
Over 2,000 on-site parking spaces, including 700 with direct access to the atrium.
Parking rates:
0–1 hour: Complimentary
1–5 hours: £7
5–8 hours: £12
8–12 hours: £16
12–24 hours: £20
EV charging stations and accessible parking available.
