Location
Knowledge Now Limited (K-Now) is located in Aizlewood's Mill which is conveniently located just off the new Inner Relief Road to the side of the beautiful River Sheaf.
Via Plane
Arriving at Manchester Airport:
Public transport to Sheffield:
By Coach/Bus: There is a dedicated coach stop within the bus station serving Terminals 1 and 2. National Express bus (route number NX350) departs for Sheffield from 8.05 am. The fare is about £7.90 and the journey takes 2-3 hours.
By Rail: A covered travelator links the rail station direct to all terminals. Trains to Sheffield depart every hour during the day time – the fare is £18.80 (or £12.40 with a young person/student rail card) and the journey time is approximately 1 hour. Trains are safe and comfortable.
Please note that travelling before 9.30am can be more expensive. For information on train times please refer to www.nationalrail.co.uk
By Taxi Do not use black taxis which wait at the airport:, since they charge approximately £85-£110. We suggest you telephone (from the airport) one of the following Manchester taxi companies who quote fares to Sheffield.
Taxi company phone number Fare quoted
Galaxy Cabs +44 (0)161 998 8888 - £75 / +44 (0)161 998 1167 - £75
Eurolinx +44 (0)161 666 1996 - £75 approx
Alternatively a Sheffield Airport Taxi could be arranged if booked well in advance.
Confirm the fare at the beginning of your journey when telephoning and again with the driver.
Manchester taxi drivers will not know locations in Sheffield. Make sure you have a location map in your hand to help the driver.
www.nationalexpress.com
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Arriving at Robin Hood Airport, Doncaster
See www.robinhoodairport.com for information about taxis. A taxi from the airport to Sheffield will cost approximately £42-£45.
South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive may provide helpful advice.
www.thetrainline.com
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
Public transport to Sheffield: Central Bus Station and the Underground Station are all clearly signposted from the Arrivals Hall.
By air: Shuttle flight to Manchester departs from Terminal One.
By coach: National Express Bus direct to Sheffield departs from Heathrow’s Central Bus Station. The fare is £37.50. The buses run between 08.00-23.30 and the journey takes approximately 4-5 hours. Please check with the web site www.nationalexpress.com for up-to-date information.
By rail: Go to the Heathrow Airport Underground Station and take the tube to London Kings Cross/Saint Pancras Station. The fare is between £70–£90, (through to Sheffield). The tube journey takes about 54 minutes, departing every few minutes. At St. Pancras the trains depart for Sheffield every 20-30 minutes The rail journey takes approx 3 hours 20 minutes however please check the train operate as times and services can change from day to day.
If traveling via Rail you will have to carry your own luggage up and down stairs and for a long distance.
Rail and Coach Cards
For further information on train times please refer to (see www.nationalrail.co.uk) Please note that travelling before 9.30 am on any day is more expensive. Delays are more likely on Sundays.
Arriving At Gatwick Airport
Public transport to Sheffield:
Follow the signs for the South Terminal and take the route for required form of transport as follows:
By Air: Shuttle flight to Manchester: turn into the North Terminal and follow the signs for UK Domestic flights.
By Coach: National Express bus direct to Sheffield departs from Gatwick’s North and South Terminals. The fare is £40.70. The buses leave from 06.35am and the journey takes approximately 6-7 hours.
By Rail: Purchase a ticket for Sheffield at Gatwick railway station. This will cost £71.80 or £47.40 with a young person/student rail card.
If traveling via rail you will have to carry your own luggage up and down stairs and for a long distance.
Via Car
From the M1 Exit at Junction 33 and follow the A630 Sheffield Parkway towards Sheffield. As you approach Cutlers Gate, take the A61 towards Barnsley. Follow the A61 as you cross the Wicker, and then you will view Aizlewood's Mill on your left. Take the left turn signposted back towards Wicker and Aizlewood's Mill is on your right. Take the first left for the long stay staff and visitors car park and stay on Nursery Street for the short stay and disabled parking.
From Manchester/A57. Continue along the A57 as you leave the Sheffield University Buildings and head for A61 Worksop. Follow the A61 along Corporation Street and cross the river. Keep in the right hand lane and continue round the roundabout until you reach Nursery Street, signposted Wicker. Take the first left for the long stay staff and visitors car park and stay on Nursery Street for the short stay and disabled parking.
Via Bus
Bus services 47, 48, and 53 stop within one minutes walk of Aizlewood's Mill. Many other city bound routes stop on The Wicker, within 5 minutes walk. For further information on bus times call South Yorkshire Traveline on 01709 515151.
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