How to find us
By Road
When driving north along the M6, leave the motorway at J36 or J40. These are both approximately 60 miles from Sellafield. Please note the route from J36 is less direct and can be congested, particularly in the Summer months.
From J36, take the A590 towards Barrow-in-Furness continue along the A590 as far as Greenodd, then turn right onto the A509. Follow the A5092 as far as Grizbeck, then take the A595 for Workington and follow this road to Calder Bridge. For the Sellafield Centre continue along the A595 to the roundabout sign posted for Sellafield and turn left. The Sellafield Centre is signposted.
From J40, take the A66 for Keswick. Continue along the A66 as far as the roundabout sign posted A595, turn left towards Whitehaven and then follow the signs towards Barrow-in-Furness which eventually lead to the signs for Sellafield. For the Sellafield Centre, turn right at the roundabout sign posted for Sellafield, continue along the A595 to Calder Bridge and turn right.
When travelling south along the M6, leave the motorway at J46 next take the A69 for Carlisle and at Carlisle join the A595 towards Cockermouth. At Cockermouth, turn right onto the A66. Continue along the A66 as far as the roundabout sign posted A595, turn left towards Whitehaven and then follow the signs towards Barrow-in-Furness which eventually lead to the signs for Sellafield. For the Sellafield Centre, turn right at the roundabout sign posted for Sellafield, continue along the A595 to Calder Bridge and turn right.
If you have a sat nav our postcode is: CA20 1PG
By Rail
If travelling by rail on the Barrow/Carlisle line, leave the train at the Sellafield rail station. Trains stop at this station on request only, passengers wishing to disembark from the train must inform the guard when they embark. On leaving the station, turn left and go up the hill to reach the Main Gate. The station is approximately 10 minutes from the Main Gate. The Sellafield Centre is approximately two miles from the main gate.
For National Rail Enquiries call 08457 484950.
