Travel to the Møller Institute

Documents for entry into the United Kingdom

All foreign visitors entering the UK must show a passport valid for the whole of their visit upon entry to the country. The best place to check what documents you need to visit the UK is the UK Government website.

In addition to a passport, you may also need a visa or an electronic travel authorisation (ETA); this Government page lets you check this. There are companies you can pay to help you arrange your travel documents, but be aware that this will likely increase your costs.

We recommend that you do not pay for travel to BITW26 and associated costs until your place is confirmed. We cannot intervene with UK embassies abroad on behalf of any Workshop participant.

Invitation letter

Once you have been allocated a BITW26 place, you will have the option to request a letter of invitation from us as part of the registration process. We will then provide you with this documentation in sufficient time for you to apply for your visa. The UK Government does not accept applications for visas until 3 months before you plan to enter the country.

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Getting to Cambridge

We recommend that you do not pay for travel to BITW26 and associated costs until your place is confirmed. 

Cambridge is easily reached from all London airports and from the London St Pancras International train station.

The best way to arrive at Cambridge is by train. You can find train schedules and routes on the National Rail website. You must buy your ticket before you board the train. Many stations have ticket machines, and you can also purchase tickets online. National Rail will redirect you to purchase tickets from the relevant train operator website, which is usually the most cost-effective ticket option. For any journeys that require you to use London public transport, the cost of this will be included in your ticket.

If you want to explore London before your journey to Cambridge, all travel around London is contactless: you pay for your travel as you go by tapping your card or mobile device on readers at station barriers or on buses.

  • London Stansted Airport (STN): Hourly direct train to Cambridge; or National Express bus to Cambridge Parkside

  • London City Airport (LGW): DLR and underground to London King’s Cross station, then direct train to Cambridge

  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW): direct train from Gatwick to Cambridge; or Gatwick Express to Victoria, then underground to London King’s Cross station, direct train to Cambridge

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR): National Express bus to Cambridge Parkside; or Underground to London King’s Cross station, then direct train to Cambridge

  • London Luton Airport (LTN): National Express bus to Cambridge Parkside; or bus to Luton Station Interchange, train to London St Pancras International, 5-minute walk to London King’s Cross station, direct train to Cambridge

  • London St Pancras International: 5-minute walk to London King’s Cross station, direct train to Cambridge

Cambridge to the Møller Institute

By car

There is free on-site parking for over 140 cars for delegates visiting the Møller Institute.

The Møller Institute entrance is near the main Churchill College entrance. If you are using a sat nav system, please use the postcode CB3 0DS.

By bus

The most direct bus to the Møller Institute from the city centre is the Citi 4 bus from Drummer Street. It will stop along Madingley Road opposite Churchill College.

The U bus goes from Cambridge Railway Station to Churchill College on Madingley Road.

Information on bus services in Cambridge can be found on the Cambridge City Council website.

By taxi

There is a taxi stand outside Cambridge train station. Veezu and Uber operate in and around Cambridge.

On foot

The Møller Institute, Cambridge (CB3 0DE) is a 55-minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station (CB1 2JW). 

You can find more details for how to reach the Møller Institute here.