Travel Guides
To get to Stamford by car, follow the A1 or A606. From Peterborough, take the A43 and then follow signs for Stamford. If you are coming from Leicester or Nottingham, take the A606. From Grantham, you can either take the A1 or the A607. There are also several local roads that lead to Stamford.
If you prefer to take the train, there is a direct service from London Kings Cross, which takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. There are also trains from Peterborough, Grantham and Nottingham. The train station is located in the town centre, just a short walk from the main attractions.
If you are visiting other local landmarks, Peterborough Cathedral is only a 20-minute drive from Stamford, and Burghley House is located just on the outskirts of the town. If you are coming from the north, you could also visit Lincoln, which is around an hour's drive away.
The closest airport to Stamford is East Midlands Airport, which is approximately 47 miles away. The most common route to take from the airport is via the A1 and A606 roads. Alternatively, there are also regular train services from East Midlands Parkway station to Stamford, with a journey time of around 1 hour and 15 minutes.