Living on and around Cranfield campus
Cranfield is well served with both on- and off-campus accommodation to suit most people’s needs and preferences.
Our on-campus accommodation ranges from halls of residence to shared houses suitable for individuals, couples and families, most of which are just a few minutes’ walk from lecture rooms and other campus facilities.
If you would prefer to live off-campus in the surrounding areas, you will find many different property types such as studios and shared houses in nearby Cranfield village, Milton Keynes or Bedford.
Things to consider are the lifestyle you want to follow, the local transport options or whether you have a car and want to drive (or cycle – it takes about 15 minutes along a safe pathway to get from Cranfield village to the campus), and whether you prefer to stay alone or in a group. Your study at Cranfield is intense, so having the right accommodation will play a big part in how your time is spent.
It is worth making the decision about where you prefer to stay as early as possible so that you secure what suits you. You will be eligible to apply for on-campus accommodation once you have been offered a place on your course.
You will need to pay a deposit for your accommodation – details are in the FAQs under ‘Accepting an accommodation offer’ at www.cranfield.ac.uk/accommodationFAQs
Cranfield campus local area map
Click on the icons on the map below for more information on travel distances, or click here to see a wider scale map of the University's location.
Cranfield campus local area map
Click on the icons on the map below for more information on travel distances, or click here to see a wider scale map of the University's location.
Walking routes on and around campus
Take a look at our helpful videos showing the safe walking routes around the Cranfield campus and to Cranfield village.
Local transport
By bus
In partnership with Uno, we provide a dedicated, convenient and inexpensive bus service. This operates daily to and from Milton Keynes, Cranfield, Bedford and other towns and villages in the area until late in the evening. All the buses have free wifi and low-level entrances for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
For more information, visit www.unobus.info
By train
There are frequent and fast trains to London from Bedford and Milton Keynes. Please see more about rail links here.
