England: East Anglia
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 26-Apr-14Cambridge (CBG):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles NE of the City centre.
By Bus: Bus from outside the terminal to the City centre, 25 mins.
Airport Tel No: +44 (0)1223 373765.
Updated Mar14 ADV. Visited Airport
Duxford (EGSU):
Location: 13 km/8 Miles S of Cambridge.
By Road: 21 km/13 miles/20-30 mins from Cambridge.
By Bus: The Stagecoach C7 bus runs every 20 mins to Cambridge Bus Station.
Updated May04 Visit. Visited Airport
Norwich (NWI):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles N of the City.
Airport map. Click here.
By Train: There is no train service to the airport. The nearest railway station is in Norwich City Centre some 5 miles away.
| By Taxi: | |
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| Approximate Fares: | To Norwich city centre £11/15-25 mins. |
| Taxi Companies: | Norwich Airport Taxis, +44 (0)1603 424044, has a taxi rank and office adjacent to the main terminal building (out the door and turn left). |
| By Bus: | |
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| General: | Buses no longer stop at the airport terminal, but serve the Airport Park & Ride, nearby. Shuttle buses run from here to the terminal. |
| Bus #27 to Norwich city centre: | Route: Horsford - Airport Park and Ride - Hellesdon - Anglia Square - Castle Meadow (stand W & St Stephen St, Stand D). On the way to the airport, the bus stops at Red Lion st, stand 2 instead of St Stephen St. Timings: Buses leave the Airport Park and Ride Sunday only every hour 0824-1824. Buses leave Castle Meadow, stand C in the city centre Sundays only every hour 0952-1852. On Mon-Sat the bus terminates in nearby Hellesdon. Travel Times: To Hellesdon 10 mins, Anglia Square 30 mins, City centre 40 mins & University 1 hour. |
| Park and Ride Bus #603 to Norwich city centre: | Route: Airport Terminal - Anglia Square - Upper King St - Castle Meadow - Norwich Bus Station. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 7-20 mins 0640-1930 (2030 on Thursday). Buses run on Saturdays every 7-20 mins 0700-1930. No Sunday Service. Cost: Travel to the city is included in the cost of parking at the Park and Ride. Before 1230 £3.30 per car. After 12.30 £1.60 per car. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS +44 (0)1603 416719, Hertz +44 (0)1603 488264 & EUROPCAR +44 (0)1603 400280 all have desks in the small terminal building. |
| Car Parking: | |
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| General: | Car parks are right in front of the airport terminal. |
| Short term: | 5 mins free, 15 mins £0.50, 30 mins £1.50, 1 hour £3, 2 hrs £4, 3 hrs £5, 6 hrs £7.50, 1 day £15, 2 days £25, 3 days £35, 4 days £45, 5 days £55, £10 for each extra day. |
| Long term: | 1 day £10, 2 days £20, 3 days £25, 4 days £30, 5 days £35, 6 days £40, 7 days £45, then £5 for each extra day. |
Money Services: ATM/Cash Machine in the terminal opposite Hertz. Bureau de Change/Foreign Exchange next door. There is a post/mail box outside the terminal.
Airport Tax: A departure tax (Airport Development Fee) has been introduced of £5 for adults and £1 for children (2-15 years). Available from a machine in the terminal. Payment by cash or credit card.
Airport Hotels: Holiday Inn Norwich North is within walking distance of the airport terminal. The Premier Inn is next to the Hilton.
Airport Website: www.norwichairport.co.uk.
Airport Tel No: Flt Info +44 (0)1603 411923 or General Enquiries 420653.
Updated Apr14 ADV. Last Visit Jul09
Southend (SEN):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles N of Southend on Sea.
By Taxi: To Southend centre: 8 Mins. Tel AC Taxis 01702 334455. B & C Cars - Chauffeur Service Tel 01702 471400.
By Bus: No buses stop at the airport terminal itself, but several buses stop in Rochford Road, just in front. Arriva Buses #7, 8 & 9 run from here to the Bus Station in Southend, or to Rayleigh & Shoeburyness. Mon-Sat services are quite frequent, but only hourly on Sundays. Bus 721 runs from London to Southend.
| By Train: | |
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| General: | Southend Airport now has its own rail station, called: Southend Airport. |
| National Express East Anglia trains to Southend & London: | National Express East Anglia Trains run from the airport station to London Liverpool Street station and to Southend Victoria Station. Timings: 3 trains per hour. Travel Time: Takes 50 mins to London Liverpool St Station, 40 mins to Stratford (near Olympic site) and 5 mins to Southend Victoria. |
| C2C trains to London Fenchurch St: | C2C trains run to London Fenchurch Street Station every 15 or 20 mins to the train station in Southend city centre (not the airport). It takes 50-60 mins to get to the centre of London from Southern Central, and a further 10-15 minute walk from Southend Victoria station after getting off the train from Southend Airport. The better option is to use National Express trains (above). |
Rental Cars: None available in the terminal, but the following are nearby: AVIS 01702 480 481, Hertz 01245 350 453 & National 01702 616 574.
Car Parking: Parking in front of the terminal is free.
Notes: This airport calls itself, rather humourously: London Southend Airport. The new airport terminal is now open. Free wifi internet in the terminal.
Airport Hotels: A Holiday Inn will open in Summer 2012 next to the airport.
Airport Website: www.southendairport.com.
Updated Mar14 ADV. Last Visit May05
