PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO SPORTS VENUES
All the venues, apart from Rutland Water (Kayaking and Sailing) are served by local bus services, most of which operate at least every 20 minutes).
There is a comprehensive network of bus services in Leicester which provides an easy way of getting around and visiting the Games venues. For details of bus services in Leicester and to view the Central Leicestershire Bus Map go to www.leicester.gov.uk/publictransport
To view details of bus timetables go to:
www.arrivabus.co.ukwww.firstgroup.comwww.centrebus.co.ukwww.kinchbus.co.ukwww.stagecoachbus.com
The bus map contains details of City Centre bus stops to travel to these venues.
Rutland Water
Families wishing to visit Rutland Water – where the Sailing and Kayaking events are taking place, should contact the Transport Office if they wish to travel on a special coach link that will operate from St Margaret’s Bus Station, Leicester. Seats on this coach must be pre-booked, please ring 07817 545448 (or 0116 2294433 between 25th & 31st July 2009). Seats on the coach are charged at £10 per family (up to 2 adults and 3 children, £5 per adult and £3 per child).
Sport | Venue | Bus Routes | Bus Stops |
Athletics | Saffron Lane Sports Stadium | Arriva 47 (from centre) 48 (to centre), 86, First 88, 88A | Outside the Stadium on Saffron Lane |
Badminton | Babington College | First 54 Centrebus 54 & 55 | Outside the College on Strasbourg Drive |
Basketball | John Sandford Centre | Arriva 50, 50A, 51, 51A, 152, 153, 158. First 12, 18, 70 Stagecoach 48 | West Bridge and Braunstone Gate |
Boccia | Shree Prajapati Centre | First 21 Thurmaston Bus 51 | Catherine Street |
Bowling | Slater Street | Arriva 14, 27, 28, 28A, 217, 218 Centrebus 55 First 14, 14A, 94 | Frog Island |
Cycling | Abbey Park | Centrebus 54, 70B First 25 (to Centre) 26 (from Centre) 54, 70A | Abbey Park Road |
Equestrian | Abbey Park | Arriva 5, 6, 127 Centrebus 54, 70B First 25 (to Centre), 26 (from Centre), 54, 70A, Kinchbus 2 | Abbey Park Road and Belgrave Circle |
Football | Goals Centre | Arriva 22 Centrebus 40 First 22 | Services 22 on Ethel Road Service 40 on Wakerly Road |
Golf | Humberstone Heights | Arriva 58, 58A First 38, 38A | Main Street, Humberstone |
Gymnastics | New College | Arriva 14 First 12, 14 | Services 14 on Charnor Road Service 12 outside the college on Glenfield Road |
Judo | Leicester Leys Leisure Centre | Centrebus, 40, 54 First 14A, 25, 26, 54, 74 | Beaumont Centre |
Kayaking | Rutland Water | See above for special bus service | NA |
Kwik Cricket | Grace Road | Arriva 84, 85, 86, 87 Centrebus 10, 11 | Services 10, 11 on Duncan Road Service 86 on Milligan Road Services 84, 85,87 on Aylestone Road |
MATP | Evington | Arriva 22 First 22 | Outside the Centre on Downing Drive |
Netball | Soar Valley College | First 21, 22 | Outside the College on Gleneagles Avenue |
Powerlifting | Peepul Centre | Arriva 5, 6, 127 First 22, 25 (from Centre), 26 (to Centre), 54, 70A, Centrebus, 54, 70B | Belgrave Circle |
Sailing | Rutland Water | See above for special bus service | NA |
Swimming | Braunstone Leisure Centre | Arriva 152, 153, 158, 302, X1 First 18 Stagecoach 48 | Outside the Centre on Hinckley Road |
Table Tennis | Aylestone Leisure Centre | Arriva 47 (from Centre) 48 (to Centre), 86 First 88, 88A Centre 10, 11 | Outside the Centre on Saffron Lane (10, 11 on Knighton Lane East) |
Ten Pin Bowling | Hollywood Bowl | Arriva 15 Centrebus 40 | Withers Way |
Tennis | Knighton Tennis Centre | Arrive 49, 49A Centrebus 10, 11 | Welford Road (10, 11 on Knighton Lane East) |
OTHER METHODS OF TRANSPORTATION
INTER-VENUE SHUTTLE
Please refer to the Competition Venues Map which you will find in your Family Welcome Pack.
BY FOOT
Some of the venues are within walking distance of the City Centre.
INTER-VENUE SHUTTLE
There will be an hourly bus linking each venue with the Games Village. Families may use this service (which is primarily for athletes) if space is available. This service will operate from approximately 1000 to 1500 hours from Sunday, 26th July until midday on Friday, 31st July.
TAXIS
Numerous private taxi companies operate throughout Leicester. You can stop a taxi in the street or can book one in advance with the help of your hotel or guest house. Please check availability in advance.
BY CAR
Because of the scarcity of parking at most Games venues, it is strongly recommended that families do not drive.
SPECTATOR TIPS
- Plan your trip ahead of time
- Allow yourself plenty of time for travel.
- Expect large crowds – be patient.
- Check newspapers and radio bulletins during Games for changes to travel arrangements.
