VISAS

*IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION*

Most people travelling to the UK who previously did not require a visa will now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. It is your responsibility to check and comply with the entry requirements for visitors from your country to the UK. You can find out if you need a visa or an ETA, and how to apply for one, here.

BY AIR

The nearest airport is Manchester International (MAN) approximately 2 hours by road or rail. Manchester Airport is one of the busiest airports in the UK outside of London with direct flights from many destinations worldwide.  The railway and bus station within Manchester Airport offers accessible transport links throughout the UK.

London airports are also easily accessible (London is approximately 3 hours by train).

Airport transfers

Airport transfers are offered between Manchester Airport and Manjushri KMC.  The UK rail network is experiencing regular delays/cancellations due to transport strikes and so you are encouraged to take these coaches where possible, especially at the end of the Festival when there is a very high demand for the local train service.

Airport Transfers are offered subject to demand, so please book early so we can reserve the necessary buses.

Manchester Airport -> Manjushri KMC

Friday July 25: 9am, 11am, 1pm & 2pm

Manjushri KMC -> Manchester Airport

Saturday August 9: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Price:  £30 each way

Please see booking terms & conditions for payment/cancellation terms 

BY TRAIN

The nearest railway station is located in Ulverston and is 2 miles from Manjushri KMC. There are many direct trains to and from Manchester Airport, as well as regular trains to Lancaster for rail connections to the rest of the UK. Train timetables and journey planners are available from National Rail Enquiries.

**Note that there is currently a lot of disruption across the UK railway network, so please allow extra time for your journey**

Taxis

During Festivals, taxis regularly serve the route between Ulverston train station and Manjushri KMC. If arriving for the Festival, it is possible that you will also be able to share a taxi with fellow Festival participants.

A taxi between town centre or Railway Station and Conishead Priory takes 6 minutes and costs £7-£8.

The town centre has a Taxi Rank by the Post Office. There is no Taxi Rank at the Railway Station - please book a taxi in advance. Not all firms provide a Sunday service - please check and book a day ahead.

For more information visit  taxi info

BY ROAD

Manjushri KMC is only 30 minutes from the M6 (Jct 36). Follow signs for A590 Barrow-in-Furness.

In Ulverston go straight on at first roundabout, take second left onto A5087, signed Bardsea, ‘Coastal route to Barrow’. Manjushri KMC is two miles on the left.

Address: Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Conishead Priory, Priory Road, Ulverston. LA12 9QQ