How to Find Us
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From M11 Junction 11 Northbound
- Exit M11 Junction 11 and turn right at the roundabout
- Follow signs to Cambridge go straight on for about 3 miles
- At the two mini roundabouts go straight on at the first and turn right at the second
- After 400 metres there is a large crossroads - on your right is a large church. Turn left at this junction (into Regent Street) and continue for 300 metres - you will see the Downing College located on the left hand side
From A14 Huntingdon, Southbound
- Take A1307 to Cambridge from the A14 sign posted City centre. After 1 mile you will arrive at traffic lights and a large junction
- Go straight on, and down the hill to another crossroad and turn right (Ring Road)
- Bear left at the mini-roundabout, continuing along the Backs of the colleges
- Go straight on at the lights and left at the next roundabout. Follow the road straight on
- You will come to a mini roundabout and go left here, then immediately right at a second mini-roundabout
- Turn left at the crossroads (There is a large church on your right) into Regent Street and continue for 300 metres - you will see the Downing College on the left hand side
From Norwich A11/A14
- Exit A14 at Stow-cum-Quy and follow signs to Cambridge A1303 and at the roundabout take left hand exit to Cambridge
- Follow the Road past the Cambridge Airport and continue straight on for 2 miles until Newmarket Road Roundabout
- Take 1st exit (into East Road), and continue straight on until you get to a crossroads with a Park in front of you and to your right. Go straight on at this junction
- After 300 metres there is a large junction - on your left is a church. Turn right at this junction (into Regent Street) and the Downing College is 300 on your left hand side
By Train
Cambridge is on the Main lines from London Kings Cross and London Liverpool Street. Downing College is situated about ¾ of a mile from the station and is served by regular buses and taxis.
By Bus
Cambridge's main bus station, Drummer Street is only a 5 minutes walk from the College.