Directions to Cambridge Wellcome Trust Conference Centre

Wellcome Trust Genome Campus
Hinxton
Cambridge
CB10 1RQ

Tel: 01223 495 000
Email: info@wtconference.org.uk

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By car
From the South: Leave the M11 at junction 9 (signed A11 Newmarket) and take the first exit signed A1301 towards Cambridge. From the Stump Cross roundabout system take the first left (about 800m). At the next small roundabout follow the signpost for 'Genome Campus'.

From the North: Leave the M11 at junction 10 (note that M11 junction 9 is restricted and only accessible from the South). Travel a mile or so (straight on at the first small roundabout) on the A505 in the direction of Saffron Walden. At the second roundabout take the third exit (signed A1301 towards Saffron Walden). Pass two turnings to Hinxton (these go to the village only), and take the next right, at a small roundabout, signposted to the Genome Campus.

By train
Cambridge is on the main line from London King's Cross. Whittlesford, Great Chesterford and Audley End stations are on the line from London Liverpool Street to Cambridge. The journey time from London is under an hour.

Please note that Whittlesford and Great Chesterford stations do not have a taxi rank or telephone. Please use either Cambridge or Audley End stations if a taxi has not been pre-booked.

Timetables available from National Rail Enquiries.

By air
London Stansted is about a 30-minute drive to Hinxton.
London City and London Luton are about one hour's drive.
London Heathrow and London Gatwick are about one and a half hours' drive.

The Wellcome Conference Centre is just a 10-mile drive from Cambridge city centre or 8 miles from Cambridge Station.

Approximate taxi prices:

Cambridge - Hinxton £25
Audley End - Hinxton £15
Stansted - Hinxton £35
Luton - Hinxton £65
London City - Hinxton £75
Heathrow - Hinxton £95
Gatwick - Hinxton £105

Taxi companies:

Abel Cars - 01799 513313
A&M Carriages (Airport Specialist) - 01223 513703
MasterCab (Airport Specialist) - 01223 566654
Phil's Taxi Services - 01223 521918
Mid Anglia - 01223 836000
Panther Taxis - 01223 715715
Crocus Cars - 01799 525511

Accommodation
If you need accommodation, the conference centre has a number of ensuite bedrooms available - click HERE for details.