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About Shortstown

Shortstown lies just south of Bedford along the A600, originally built in the 1920s to house workers from the Royal Airship Works. The A600 connects directly to Bedford town centre, whilst the M1 at Junction 13 provides access via the A421 for longer journeys. Local routes include the B560 through Cardington and Cotton End. The area has over 100 EV charging points nearby, and many original company houses still stand along the village streets.

Where is Shortstown on the map?

Shortstown is in England, at 52.110, -0.430 - about 18 km north of Lower Gravenhurst.

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39 chargers

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Popular destinations close by

Cotton End2 mi 5 minEastcotts2 mi 5 minFenlake2 mi 10 minLittleworth, Bedford2 mi 5 minCardington, Bedford3 mi 10 minBedford, Bedford3 mi 10 minSouth End, Bedford4 mi 10 minCople4 mi 10 minHaynes4 mi 10 minWillington, Bedford4 mi 10 minWixams4 mi 10 minElstow5 mi 10 minDeadman's Cross5 mi 10 minKempston5 mi 10 minWater End, Bedford5 mi 10 min

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What is the closest airport to Shortstown?

The closest airport to Shortstown is London Luton Airport, 39 km (about 37 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Stansted Airport.

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