Johnston Quarter is strategically positioned in the Cambridge-Norwich Tech Corridor, 12 miles from Thetford and 19 miles from Norwich via the A11 trunk road, also connecting to the A14 at Newmarket.
Road, sea and airport connections
Cambridge is just a 50-minute drive southwest along the A11, while Norwich is a 30-minute drive northwest. Felixstowe is just over an hour away via the A14. This prime location is within the thriving technological and economic corridor connecting these two dynamic cities.
Dedicated site rail connection
By having a dedicated railhead, businesses operating within the Johnston Quarter gain immediate access to an efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation, enabling them to move goods and materials across the country seamlessly.
This unique advantage reduces transportation costs and minimises environmental impact, making the Johnston Quarter a prime location for businesses looking to optimise their logistics and supply chain operations.
Moving goods by rail, saves 76% carbon per freight tonne mile, compared to using road
Rail freight delivers £2.45 billion of economic benefits to the UK each year
The level of CO2e emissions per freight tonne kilometre in 2020-21 decreased by 4% to 26g
Using rail can actively contribute to the UK Government’s net zero target for GHG emissions by 2050
How to get here:
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Road
From:Distance:Travel time:Norwich20 miles30 minsA1422 miles33 minsM1146 miles47 minsCambridge44 miles57 minsIpswich43 miles59 minsA163 miles1hr 8minsLondon M2575 miles1hr 17minsPeterborough83 miles1hr 25minsChelmsford81 miles1hr 32minsNorthampton97 miles1hr 45minsM1106 miles1hr 46minsCentral London98 miles2hr 6minsLeicester113 miles2hr 16minsBirmingham140 miles2hr 25mins
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Rail
From:Distance:Travel time:London3 hoursBirmingham1hr 10minsNorwich33 minsCambridge55 mins
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Air
From:Distance:Travel time:Norwich22 miles45 minsCambridge City42 miles55 minsLondon Stansted63 miles1hr 1minLondon Luton45 miles1hr 9minsLondon Southend105 miles1hr 55mins
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Sea
From:Distance:Travel time:King’s Lynn22 miles45 minsGreat Yarmouth41 miles55 minsIpswich63 miles1hr 1minLowestoft45 miles1hr 9minsFelixstowe105 miles1hr 55minsHarwich Intl72 miles1hr 28minsPort of Tilbury99 miles1hr 42minsLondon Gateway101 miles1hr 44mins