Travelling to RAF Museum Cosford
Address: Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8UP
By Road
Cosford is centrally located with good motorway access from the M6 southbound (Junction 12) via the A5, one mile from junction 3 on the M54 for northbound travellers. The Museum is only thirty minutes from the centre of Birmingham and ten minutes from Telford. There is a large car park on site, click here for charges.
- On A41, less than 1 mile from junction 3 on the M54
- From the south leave M6 at junction 10a
- From the north leave M6 at junction 12 and follow A5 west
The Museum also has brown and white tourism direction signs labelled 'RAF Museum'.
Please note there is a height restriction of 12ft 9in under the railway bridge approaching the airfield.
By Rail
Cosford is located on the Birmingham to Shrewsbury line (via Wolverhampton) then ½ mile walk. Please check timetable before visiting.
To thank you for taking the greener option, all train users will receive a free tea, coffee or small soft drink in our restaurant or café when they present a completed drinks voucher along with a valid train ticket. Please collect your voucher from the Admissions Desk on arrival.
By Bus
The 892 bus service from Wolverhampton to Wellington runs along the A41. The nearest stop is the Cosford Garage, approximately a ½ mile walk to the Museum gates.
By Cycle
The Museum is conveniently located along National Cycle Route 81 which runs from Wellington to Albrighton. Cycle racks are situated next to the Museum Visitor Centre.
To thank you for taking the greener option, all cyclists will receive a free tea, coffee or small soft drink in our restaurant or café when they present a completed drinks voucher. Please collect your voucher from the Admissions Desk on arrival.
By Air
Visitors can also fly into the Cosford site by prior arrangement with Air Traffic Control from Monday to Friday. Please call 01902 377 567 for details.
Accommodation
For a list of bed & breakfast accommodation in the area, please visit: www.bedandbreakfasts.co.uk
