The Centre for Mathematics (CMS) is located on Wilberforce Road (CB3 0WA), off Madingley Road. The centre may also be reached from Clarkson Road, off Grange Road. Zoom in on the map below for bike and car parking.
The University Map centred on the CMS
Bus services serving CMS
- Universal - The University bus service can be used by anyone. It links the railway station with CMS. Links to the timetable and route map can be found on the University's bus page.
- Stagecoach routemaps, city bus station layout and timetable links (right hand side).
- Whippet X3 bus service departs from the city centre and stops at the Madingley Road stops close to CMS.
Arriving By Car
- Our building is close to the M11 motorway (exit at Junction 13).
- Please note parking on site is very limited and must be arranged in advance of visiting.
- Limited parking is also available on nearby streets.
- Madingley Road Park and Ride (CB3 0EX) is about a mile away from CMS. Coach parking is available there.
- Map showing CMS location and Park and Ride.
Arriving By Taxi
Ask for Clarkson Road from Cambridge. Walk up the path between the Isaac Newton Institute and Wolfson Court (Girton). Turn left at the Gatehouse and walk straight towards the CMS central core where Reception is located.
Madingley Road Park and Ride
- The Madingley Road Park and Ride is just one mile from the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.
- The Universal bus which also serves CMS stops nearby at Edington.
- The Park and Ride site is between the motorway turnoff and the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.
- Cambridge Park and Ride sites
From the Railway Station
- Cambridge railway station is about 3 miles from CMS.
- There is a taxi rank at Cambridge rail station. There are two roads around the Centre for Mathematical Sciences. Clarkson Road averages about 50p cheaper than Wilberforce Road. Sometimes the taxi drivers give you the choice. The fare is usually in the region of £8.00 to £9.00 during the day (prices valid in 2018).
- From the train station: the Universal bus service links the nearby Brooklands Avenue with CMS.
- Or go via the city centre, catch one of the many buses from the railway station to the city centre and then transfer onto the X3 route.
Coming by Coach
- Many coach services stop at Parkside. A few minutes walk will take you to the X3 bus stop.
Further Travel Information
Arriving at the Site
Wilberforce Road Entrance
Follow the signs for CMS reception. Cycle parking is provided in designated areas in the car park.
Clarkson Road Entrance
Follow the lane-way, turn left at the Gatehouse and CMS centre core where reception is located is right in front of you. Cycle parking is provided outside the Gatehouse.