FAAM is based at Cranfield Airport and University in Bedfordshire.
Address
Building 146
Cranfield University
College Road
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL
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FAAM Headquarters are situated in Building 146 with the hangar and instrument laboratory in Building 85. Cranfield University main reception is located in Building 26. Download the Campus map.
All visitors arriving by car to Cranfield need a permit in order to park on site. We can issue you a visitor parking permit on arrival, or you can go to Building 26 (Main Reception & Security) and request a parking permit.
FAAM
By Car
From London and the South
M1 north to junction 13. Take A421 in the direction of Bedford, then immediately first left, signposted to Salford and Cranfield University, first right at Salford. Go straight across the first roundabout, right at the second, then left at the third. At the mini-roundabout (Garage on your left) turn right, the entrance to the university is first right – signposted ‘Main Reception’.
From Birmingham and the North
M1 south to junction 14. Take A509 in the direction of Wellingborough, then immediately first right, proceed through Moulsoe, then turn left following signposts.
From Bedford and the East
A428-A422 west to Astwood (7m), then left following signposts. Or A421 south-west through Kempston then right through Wootton (5m) following signposts.
From Oxford and the West
Follow A34, then A421, to Bicester, Buckingham and Milton Keynes. In Milton Keynes follow signs to M1 North (junction 14). Then proceed as from Birmingham and the North.
By Train
Bedford Midland Road on London St. Pancras – Leicester line. A bus service is available from Bedford to Cranfield University.
Milton Keynes Central on London Euston – North and North West line. There are frequent and fast services.
The National Rail information website provides timetable information for all train operating companies.
By Bus
The main bus line from Milton Keynes to Bedford via Cranfield is operated by Stagecoach. The timetable is available on the Stagecoach website.
By Plane
The closest major airport is London Luton. From here, take the train direct from Luton Airport Parkway Station to Bedford. London Luton Airport is situated just off junction 10 of the M1.
There is also the option to fly direct to Cranfield campus via Cranfield Airport. For more information, please contact the Airport Manager on 01234 752784.
Local Taxis
Bedford
Eezy Cabs 01908 218218
Anglia Cars 01234 320032
A1 Cars 01234 364444
Milton Keynes
Speedline 01908 260260
ABC Cars 01908 222111
ABC Cars 01908 676700
Local Accommodation
There are two places to stay on Cranfield Campus, CMDC Conference Hotel and Mitchell Hall. Quote ‘FAAM’ when booking to receive our special room rate.
CMDC Conference Hotel, Cranfield University Campus. Tel: 01234 751122. Email cmdcreservations@cranfield.ac.uk.
Mitchell Hall, Cranfield University Campus. Tel: 01234 754343. Email: mhreservations@cranfield.ac.uk.
There are also a number of B&B and hotel options near Cranfield, and in nearby Bedford and Milton Keynes. Your options include The Carrington Arms, The Swan Revived, Holiday Inn, Premier Inn and Travelodge.
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