Visiting The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, UK

Welcome to your guide for reaching the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Address

The Fitzwilliam Museum
Trumpington Street,
Cambridge,
CB2 1RB

By Train

Cambridge Railway Station is the closest train station to the Fitzwilliam Museum. It is approximately a 20-minute walk, but there are also taxis and buses available from the station.

Walking from Cambridge Station

Exit the station and head northwest on Station Road. Continue onto Hills Road, which leads directly into the city centre, and turn left onto Trumpington Street. The museum will be on your right.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available outside the Cambridge Station. The journey to the museum takes around 10 minutes, depending on traffic.

Bus

Buses from the train station are frequent. Look for the Universal U bus from station bay 8 to the Trumpington Park & Ride; alight at the 'The Fitzwilliam Museum' stop.

By Car

Cambridge is accessible from the M11 and the A14. Please note that there is no on-site parking at the museum, but a number of pay-and-display car parks are within walking distance.

Park and Ride

Cambridge offers five park and ride sites, which are a convenient and eco-friendly way to reach the centre. The Trumpington site is the closest to the museum.

By Bus

Several city bus services have stops close to the museum. The Citi 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8 and the U bus services all stop on Trumpington Street.

By Bicycle

Cambridge is famous for being bike-friendly. There is bicycle parking available directly opposite the museum entrance.

By Air

For international visitors, the nearest major airport is London Stansted. From there, one can catch a train to Cambridge or use coach or car services.

Accessibility

The Fitzwilliam Museum is fully accessible to wheelchair users and other visitors requiring step free access.