The full postal address is:
Arthur Findlay College, Stansted Hall, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8UD
Tel: +44(0)1279 813636
Website: www.arthurfindlaycollege.org
Stansted Mountfitchet is located approximately 1.5 miles from Stansted Airport, ¾ of a mile from Stansted Mountfitchet railway station and just a 4 minute drive from the M11 motorway junction 8.
From the North via M11
From the M11, as you approach Stansted Airport, look out for Junction 8 if you are approaching from the North Cambridge. Take the first exit towards Stansted Airport. At the next roundabout, take the second exit towards the Long Stay Car Park. At the next roundabout, go straight over, the Hilton Hotel is on your left. At the next roundabout, go straight over, the Long Stay Car Park is on your left, the Stansted runway is on your right. Continue along this winding country road for ¾ of a mile. Turn left at the first exit that shows Stansted Mountfitchet. At this point you are on a bridge above the M11, indicate right and at the end of the bridge is a right hand turning into our drive. Continue along the long drive towards the College, please take care when driving over the ramps. Park in the front car park and enter into the building via the main entrance at the Reception.
From the South via M11
From the M11, as you approach Stansted Airport, look out for Junction 8a if you are approaching from the South Harlow/London. Take the 8a Junction, stay in the left hand lane and take the first exit towards the Long Stay Car Park. At the roundabout you have the right of way to turn left in the feeder lane, turn left. At the next roundabout, go straight over, the Hilton Hotel is on your left. At the next roundabout, go straight over, the Long Stay Car Park is on your left, the Stansted runway is on your right. Continue along this winding country road for ¾ of a mile. Turn left at the first exit that shows Stansted Mountfitchet. At this point you are on a bridge above the M11, indicate right and at the end of the bridge is a right hand turning into our drive. Continue along the long drive towards the College, please take care when driving over the ramps. Park in the front car park and enter into the building via the main entrance at the Reception.
From the A120 Colchester/Braintree
From the A120, take the exit to Bishops Stortford and Long Stay Car Park. On the exit slip road stay in the right hand lane. At the roundabout go right and follow signs to Long Stay Car Park, 3rd exit. At the next roundabout, go straight over, the Hilton Hotel is on your left. At the next roundabout, go straight over, the Long Stay Car Park is on your left, the Stansted runway is on your right. Continue along this winding country road for ¾ of a mile. Turn left at the first exit that shows Stansted Mountfitchet. At this point you are on a bridge above the M11, indicate right and at the end of the bridge is a right hand turning into our drive. Continue along the long drive towards the College, please take care when driving over the ramps. Park in the front car park and enter into the building via the main entrance at the Reception.
The nearest railway stations are Stansted Mountfitchet Station ¾ of a mile away or Stansted Airport Railway Station via the Stansted Express train which is 1 mile away.
Trains from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Mountfitchet via the Stansted Express – journey time 35 minutes.
https://www.stanstedexpress.com/travel-information/timetables
Trains from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Mountfitchet via British Rail – journey time 50 minutes
https://www.thetrainline.com/
British Rail timetable enquiries: – +44 (0) 333 202 2222
After getting off your train, you will need to get a taxi from either the airport or from Stansted Mountfitchet railway station to The Arthur Findlay College.
Useful Note: It is not easy to manoeuvre between rail stations with luggage. We recommend that you do not use the underground if you have lots of luggage or find it difficult to walk. Get a taxi between stations or take a coach, pre booking is essential.
Arthur Findlay College is just 1 mile from Stansted Airport – 10 minutes by car, Gatwick airport is 72 miles – 1 hours and 22 minutes via car, London Heathrow airport is 65 miles and 1 hour and 20 minutes via car, London City is 34 miles and 50 minutes via car.
Airports Stansted: – 0844 335 1803
Heathrow: – 0844 335 1801
Gatwick: – 0844 892 0322
Luton: – +44 (0)1582 405100
London City: – +44 (0)207 646 0000/88
If you require a taxi from any airport, they are readily available at the arrivals entrances. Alternatively, you can call ahead and pre arrange a transfer with any airport recommended taxi company.
If you decide to hire a taxi, make sure it is a properly registered vehicle and agree the fare before starting the journey.
Stansted Airport National Express Coaches: – +44 (0)871 781 8178
http://www.nationalexpress.com
All National buses drop off from most major UK cities, including London and Airports and drop off at Stansted Airport.
Useful note: It is essential to pre book tickets and journey times if possible. During peak travel times, buses can get full and there will be no seat if you have not pre booked a time.
Journey times from Heathrow to Stansted takes around 90 minutes.
Journey times from Gatwick to Stansted takes around 3.5 hours.
Journey times from Luton to Stansted takes around 90 minutes.
There is not a direct coach from London City to Stansted. You would need to take a taxi to London Victoria Station and then get the coach service from London Victoria Coach Station to Stansted Airport.
Journey times from London Victoria Coach Station to Stansted takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Taxis to Stansted – Arthur Findlay College
We recommend Stansted Airport Taxi’s 247 Telephone +44(0)1279 661111
(Use this company if you are coming into Stansted Airport, they are located in the arrivals hall at the Airport.)
Or we recommend Elsenham Taxi’s Telephone +44(0)1279 815303
(Use this company if you are coming into Stansted Mountfitchet village)
Taxis for your departure
If you require a taxi service at any time during your stay please contact the telephone numbers provided.
Payment for the taxi must be made directly to the driver.
If you need to reply on a taxi when your course ends, please ensure you book a taxi at least 2 days before you are due to depart.
If you forget to book a taxi, it is almost impossible to arrange them last minute, you may not be able to get one so please do not leave it.