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QFO Duxford Aerodrome

Duxford Aerodrome (QFO) serves Cambridge, about 12 km south of Cambridge. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAQFO
ICAOEGSU
ServesCambridge
From centre12 km
TimezoneEurope/London
Elevation38 m

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Duxford Aerodrome — facts & history

We pulled Duxford Aerodrome's numbers from the open aviation datasets.

Opened
1961
65 years ago
Elevation
38 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Imperial War Museum London

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Duxford Aerodrome to Cambridge

The airport is about 12 km south of Cambridge, about 26 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.

Taxi & apps: A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities. Estimated fare to the centre: £21–£34.

Tipping: 10% is usual in a licensed cab; not required.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~18 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~26 min£21–£34
Private transfer~26 minfixed upfront
Car rental~26 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From QFO to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
London67 km70 min£105–£167
Oxford102 km107 min£159–£252
Birmingham145 km152 min£224–£356
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Duxford Aerodrome

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Duxford Aerodrome

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Duxford Aerodrome to the centre of Cambridge?
London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. The airport is about 12 km south of Cambridge, about 26 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Duxford Aerodrome to Cambridge?
Roughly £21–£34 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Duxford Aerodrome?
A metered black cab, or a pre-booked minicab (never hailed). Uber and Bolt are legal in London and most cities.
What's the cheapest way from Duxford Aerodrome to Cambridge?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal.
Can I get from Duxford Aerodrome into town without a car?
Yes. London: every airport (LHR, LGW, STN, LTN, LCY) has a train/express to the centre — the expresses are fast but pricey, Tube/standard rail far cheaper. Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham have a tram or train from the terminal. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Duxford Aerodrome's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Duxford Aerodrome's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026