Getting here

>3,500

Research and healthcare professionals attend Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences every year.

>1,500

Employees at the Sanger Institute including PhDs and visiting workers.

71,361

Members of the public visit the Campus every year

245

People employed by independent genome and biodata companies based here on Campus.

Getting here

Getting to the Wellcome Genome Campus by train
By train

Nearby stations include Whittlesford, Great Chesterford, Audley End and Cambridge. We recommend, booking a taxi to complete your journey to the Campus.

cycling to work, getting to Campus by bike, cycle paths, green travel
By bike

Cycling to the Campus is encouraged and there are cycle parking and shower facilities for visitors at the Wellcome Genome Campus when you arrive. Click the button below for cycle route information from Cambridge, Whittlesford Parkway and Great Chesterford rail stations.

Getting to the Wellcome Genome Campus
Book a taxi

There are several local taxi companies that serve the Campus. Whittlesford and Great Chesterford stations do not have a taxi rank or telephone and pre-booking is advised. Please click the 'Learn more' for a list of local taxi companies.

Getting to the Wellcome Genome Campus by car
By car

Visitor parking is available on Campus. Visitors arriving by car will usually be asked to re-park their cars in a visitor car park rather than remaining at the security reception car park. Click 'Learn more' button for road directions to the Campus.

getting to the wellcome genome campus by air
By air

The Wellcome Genome Campus is well located for travel from Luton, Stanstead, Cambridge and London City airports. Heathrow and Gatwick are both about two hours’ drive away.

Deliveries and couriers arriving at the wellcome genome campus
Deliveries

When making a delivery to the Campus all couriers and supplier drivers must check in at the gatehouse with our Campus security reception team. The Campus security reception team will direct the courier/driver to the appropriate delivery point on Campus. Click below to find out more about our store contact details, opening hours and site weight and height restrictions.

Visitor Centre at the Wellcome Genome Campus, all new visitors register here

Visitor registration on arrival

Please register your arrival with the Campus security reception at the Campus South entrance. This is located on the left before the security barriers and the gatehouse. Security staff will have details of all appointments with external visitors. You will be provided with a temporary visitor's pass for the duration of your visit. Please return this to your host or at a reception desk inside any of the Campus buildings before you leave.

Know where to go when you arrive

All visitors are requested to register at the main Campus security reception. To help you find your way around the Campus, printed maps are available at the main security reception when you arrive or you may download one here.

Download the Campus map
Accessibility at the Wellcome Genome Campus

Accessibility on Campus

This guide has been developed to help you locate accessible parking and level access routes at the main entrances to the buildings here on Campus. The guide also provides information in relation to the location of: accessible toilets, lifts and steps and auxillary aids including hearing loops as well as accessible residential accommodation and accessible ensuite bathrooms in the Mulberry and Willow Accommodation Blocks.

Download Accessibility Guide