Hawkshead Campus
Hawkshead Lane
North Mymms
Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA
United Kingdom
Phone:
+44 (0)1707 666333
Travel Information:
By Road
Approaching the campus from the south, most visitors enter the local road system from either Junction 23 (with the A1(M)) or Junction 24 of the M25. From the north, follow the Veterinary College road signs in to Hawkshead Lane for the Hawkshead Main Site
Larger vehicles (such as those carrying animals or making deliveries) are urged to approach (and leave) the College's Hawkshead Main Site from the east - such as from Junction 24 of the M25 then via the A1000 through Potters Bar to Hawkshead Road, then into Hawkshead Lane.
Cyclists and pedestrians are urged to take particular care in the generally narrow and unlit local by-ways around the campus.
By Rail
Trains generally run every thirty minutes from London King's Cross; the journey time takes about 15 minutes. The nearest railway station is Potters Bar.
To get from Potters Bar station:
- Potters Bar railway station is approximately 10 minutes by car from the Hawkshead main site
- A minicab service is available from outside the Potters Bar railway station forecourt (telephone 01707 650077, 01707 663333 or 01707665060)
- The College runs a minibus service which leaves the station forecourt (Mondays to Fridays) at 0835, 0915, 1215, 1415 and 1710 hours
- An hourly bus service (route 610 from Enfield to Hatfield) goes from the station forecourt to the Hawkshead main site.
- An hourly bus service (route number 366) also from the station forecourt passes Boltons Park.
Travel Enquiries
By Air
When arriving at one of London's international airports, the following guidance will help your onwards journey to RVC Hawkshead.
From Luton Airport
By Train: trains run through to London Kings Cross. Change there to take a First Capital Connect train service to Potters Bar, as above. The Thameslink railway line runs from Luton Airport Parkway Station (Bay No. 4) from 0500 hrs to 1200 hrs approximately every 10 minutes. Various stops include St Albans and Elstree/Borehamwood which are both approximately 15 minutes drive from RVC Hawkshead - but the taxi fare to Hawkshead campus can be prohibitive and it is often cheaper to travel in to Kings Cross. Not all trains will stop at all stations, so please check before boarding.
By Car: travel southbound from Luton Airport on the M1 to Junction 21a on the M25. Then travel clockwise on the M25 to Junction 23 and turn off. Follow road signs to RVC Hawkshead. Allow approximately 50 minutes for the journey.
From London Heathrow Airport
For general enquiries telephone 0870 000 0123
Heathrow Airport has different terminals so each terminal must be identified upon arrival to successfully complete and time your journey.
By Train: the Heathrow Express train runs from London Heathrow to Paddington Station every 15 minutes, starting at 0510 in the morning through to 1130 hrs at night (Platforms 6 and 7 at Paddington). For enquiries about this service, please telephone 0845 6001515. From Paddington station, travel on the Underground's Circle Line to London Kings Cross: take a train (WAGN services) to Potters Bar By Car: take the M25 (towards Watford) and travel for approximately 45 minutes to Junction 23 (A1(M) and the South Mimms Motorway Services area). Turn off and follow signs for Royal Veterinary College (approximately 5 minutes).
By Coach: Coach journeys are available running from Heathrow to Watford (about 30 minutes away from Potters Bar).
By Tube: take the London Underground's Piccadilly Line from the airport through to London Kings Cross. Take a train (First Capital Connect services) to Potters Bar. Alternatively if you take the Piccadilly Line as far as Cockfosters, you will have to find a taxi to get to the Hawkshead Campus (the fare will be about £10).
From London Gatwick Airport
For general enquiries please telephone 0870 000 2468.
(Tel from overseas: +44 845 850 1530 or +44 121 410 5015)
By Train: The Gatwick Express trains (a premium price, limited stop service) run from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria railway station every 15 minutes from 0500 hrs to 1200, Monday to Friday and at 0030, 0130, 0230, 0330, 0430 during the early hours of the morning. The journey is approximately 30 minutes. For enquiries regarding the Gatwick Express please telephone 0990 301 530. From Victoria Station, take the Underground's Victoria Line to Kings Cross. Take a train (WAGN services) to Potters Bar.
Alternatively, take a ThamesLink train from Gatwick Airport either to Kings Cross and then change for the Potters Bar train as above or to Finsbury Park from where you can catch the First Capital Connect train service through to Potters Bar. This route is slower but cheaper than the Gatwick Express.
By Car: travel north on the M23 to the M25 (junction 8). Then take the M25 round to Junction 23 ("clockwise" seems to be a smoother journey). From Junction 23 of the M25 follow the road signs to the RVC. Allow 2 hours for whole journey.
From London Stanstead Airport
For general enquiries please telephone 0870 000 0303
By Train: the Stanstead Express trains run from Stanstead Airport to London's Liverpool Street station every 15 minutes Monday to Friday from 0600 hrs to 2359 hrs. At the weekend the trains run every 30 minutes from 0600 hrs to 2359 hrs. The journey takes 45 minutes on the fast train or there is a slower train which takes 65 minutes. From Liverpool Street station take the Underground on the Circle Line to Kings Cross. At Kings Cross, take a First Capital Connect services train to Potters Bar Station (trains run every 30 minutes Monday to Friday).
By Car: from Stanstead Airport (Junction 8) travel southbound on the M11 to junction 27 on the M25. Then travel "anti-clockwise" on the M25 to Junction 23 and turn off - follow the signs to the Royal Veterinary College. The whole journey should take approximately 60 minutes.
From London City Airport (Docklands)
London City Airport receives mainly domestic and European flights. There is a shuttle bus which runs from the airport into London's "Liverpool Street" station every 10 minutes from 0615 to 1000 hrs every day. There is no night-time shuttle bus service (the airport is closed from 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m.)
By Train: From Liverpool Street Train Station, travel on Circle/Hammersmith & City/Metropolitan Underground Lines to London Kings Cross station. Take a train (First Capital Connect services) to travel to Potters Bar (trains run every 30 minutes during normal working hours with a reduced service at the weekend).
By Car: journey by car from London City Airport to RVC Hawkshead would take approximately 1 - 2 hrs depending on traffic.
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