Cranfield University Main Car Park โ The Complete Visitor Guide ๐
Free parking near Cranfield University โ Spacious 24/7 bays with EV charging, just 15 mins from M1. Your stress-free campus parking solution.
๐ย Type:ย University Campus Parking
๐ย Open:ย 24/7 (barrier-controlled after hours)
๐ย Rating:ย 4.3/5 (praised for availability, noted for walk to central campus)
๐ฐย PRICING & PERMITS
| User Type | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitors | Free (first 3 hours) | Register at reception |
| Day Guests | ยฃ5 (3-9 hours) | Pay via RingGo (Zone 6741) |
| Evening/Overnight | ยฃ3 (6pm-8am) | Max 48hr stay |
| Permit Holders | From ยฃ30/month | Staff/student rates |
Payment Methods:ย RingGo app or pay stations
๐ย CAPACITY & FEATURES
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 850+ (including 25 disabled bays) |
| Surface | Tarmac with clear zone markings |
| Lighting | Full LED coverage |
| Security | CCTV + regular patrols |
| Height Limit | 2.1m (except Zone E – 2.4m) |
โฟย ACCESSIBILITY
Blue Badge Bays:ย 25 spaces near main entrances
Drop-Off:ย 30-min free at Vincent Building
Shuttle Service:ย Campus bus every 20 mins
๐ย EV INFRASTRUCTURE
On-Site:ย 12x 7kW chargers (free while parked)
Fastest Nearby:
BP Pulseย (Cranfield MK43 0AL) – 2x 50kW (5-min drive)
Teslaย (Milton Keynes MK15 8BH) – 12-min drive
๐ ย PEAK OCCUPANCY
| Time | Capacity | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| 8-10AM Weekdays | 90% | Academic staff |
| 12-2PM Weekdays | 75% | Conference attendees |
| Weekends | 30% | Local events |
Pro Tip:ย Useย Zone Dย for quickest access to Aerospace Centre
๐ย TRANSPORT LINKS
| Destination | Time | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Centre | 18-min | Bus 42 (hourly) |
| Bedford Station | 25-min | X5 bus |
| M1 J14 | 8-min | 24/7 access |
๐ย ON-SITE AMENITIES
Dining:
The Barn (7:30am-7pm) – Campus cafรฉ
Cranfield Management Dining Room |
Services:
Print Shop (9-5 weekdays)
Santander ATM (near Library)
๐ ฟ๏ธย ALTERNATIVES COMPARISON
| Site | Distance | Cost | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranfield Village | 1.2 miles | Free (2h) | Local shops |
| Milton Keynes Station | 12 miles | ยฃ12/day | Rail connections |
| Bedford Airport | 4 miles | ยฃ6/day | Business park |
โ ๏ธย KEY NOTICES
Event Days:ย Pre-booking required during:
Graduation ceremonies (July)
Aerospace open days
Term Time:ย More restricted Oct-Mar
๐ย EXPERT TIPS
Conference Hack:ย Validate parking at reception for free all-day
EV Strategy:ย Charge while attending meetings
Motorcycle Bonus:ย Free dedicated bays
๐ฎย FUTURE PLANS
2025:ย Additional 200 spaces (under construction)
2026:ย ANPR entry system
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