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Map and directions to the Unit

See below for instructions by road, rail, bus or air.

The University of Cambridge Map and Google Maps may be of use.

By road

Come off the M11 at Junction 11. Take the A1309 Hauxton Road, continue through Trumpington towards Cambridge.

After passing a turning to Addenbrooke's Hospital (A1134) on the right-hand side, take the 2nd left turning (just before the traffic lights). This is Chaucer Road. No. 15 is on the left-hand side, near the end of the road.

Rail

Cambridge University provides details of trains to and from London.

The Unit is about a mile from the station. Take a taxi, or if you prefer, walk down the length of Station Road. It ends at a T-junction with traffic lights. Turn left, onto Hills Rd, and walk towards the traffic lights at the railway bridge. Turn right at this point, along Brooklands Avenue, and walk to the end, a cross-roads with traffic lights. Chaucer Road is the opposite road, and no. 15 is on the left-hand side, three-quarters of the way down.

Summary: down Station Road, left at the first lights, right at the second lights, straight on at the third.

By bus

Cambridge University provides information on local bus services.

By bicycle

Covered cycle racks are available at the Unit. Cambridge Cycling Campaign's online cycle route planner can be used to plan a journey.

By air

Cambridge is reached via Stansted, Heathrow or Gatwick.

	By rail [timetables]	By coach [timetables]
Stansted Airport	(Approx 30 mins) The rail link is conveniently placed at the air terminal, with frequent trains to Cambridge.	(Approx 50 mins) National Express operate regular services to Cambridge, and tickets can be purchased from the coach ticket desk in the arrivals area in the terminal (06:00 - 21:30) or in the coach station (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Tickets may also be purchased on the coach.
Heathrow Airport	(Approx 2hrs 15mins) Heathrow Express to Paddington, tube to Kings Cross station, then train to Cambridge.	(Approx 2hrs 40mins) National Express operate regular services to Drummer Street Bus Station
Gatwick Airport	(Approx 2hrs 15mins) ThamesLink to Kings Cross, train from Kings Cross to Cambridge	(Approx 4 hrs) National Express operate regular services to Drummer Street Bus Station.