Maps & Directions
London is located between Windsor and Toronto, north of the junction of Highways 401 and 402.To learn more about London, Ontario, please visit Western's "About London" webpage.
Western University is located north of the central area of the city, at 1151 Richmond Street. The Don Wright Faculty of Music is housed in two buildings - Talbot College and Music Building, which are attached by a barrier-free corridor on the main level - on Lambton Drive, and is home to outstanding performances spaces including Paul Davenport Theatre (Talbot College - main floor), von Kuster Hall (Music Building - main floor) and Moscovich Recital Hall (Music Building - second floor). The Paul Davenport Theatre Box Office is located on the main floor of Talbot College, next to Paul Davenport Theatre.
Talbot College and Music Building Floor Plans
Arriving by Train or Bus
Both the VIA Rail train and bus station are within close proximity of London Transit bus stops where you can take the northbound #6, #13, #102 or #106 bus to the Western campus. Ask the driver to let you off at Talbot College or listen for the announced stops “Talbot College” or “Delaware Hall” (a residence diagonally across the intersection from Talbot College).
If you prefer a taxi, or arrive at the station outside of bus service hours (before 8am, or after 11pm), the following are options:
Blue & White Taxi/Your Taxi – 519-432-2222
Green Taxi – 519-777-8888
U-Need A Cab – 519-438-2121
Checker Limousine – 519-659-0400
Uber – m.uber.com
Yellow London Taxi – 519-657-1111
Arriving by Plane
Robert Q Airport Shuttle offers passenger van service from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to London. Via Rail train or bus connections can be made in downtown Toronto.
From London International Airport, both taxi and London Transit bus service is available into the city.
Accessibility
Talbot College and the Music Building are equipped with elevators, ramp access, and accessible washrooms. Accessible parking is located proximate to both buildings.
Paul Davenport Theatre, von Kuster Hall, and Moscovich Recital Hall are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the Paul Davenport Theatre balcony. Please contact our box office at 519-661-2111 x83391 – ideally two days in advance – for groups including three or more wheelchairs. Additional questions can be directed to 519-661-3767 or musicevents@uwo.ca.
Accessibility floor plans of Talbot College and the Music Building can be found on the Accessibility at Western website.
Parking
There are two parking lots available beside the tennis domes across from Talbot College.
Talbot College Gated Lot
Visitors will obtain a ticket upon entry and must pay by credit card on exit at a rate of $1.50 per half hour to a daily maximum of $18.00. Please note that this lot is shared by parking tag holders. Ticket holders must park in the designated area only. Parking on this side of the lot is complimentary on weekends after 4pm on Fridays. More info
Talbot College Pay & Display Lot
Visitors must purchase a ticket from the machine and display the ticket on the dash of their vehicle, or pay via the Honk smartphone app. Rates are $1.50 per half hour with no daily maximum and are enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Complimentary Parking (Weekends only)
On weekends (after 4pm on Fridays), free parking is available in the Talbot College Gated Lot (left side of lot) and at the Medway lot, behind Elgin Hall (a 5-minute walk across University Bridge). Other free evening and weekend parking options are also available.
For complete campus parking information, please visit Western Parking Services.
Accommodations & Food
Local accommodations and food options can be found at Tourism London.
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