Taxi to Royal Military Academy Sandhurst: Address, Gates and Parade Day Guide

The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, known as RMA Sandhurst or RMAS, trains the British Army’s officers, and many of its visitors are families and guests arriving for parade days. The name sends many visitors to the wrong town, so this guide covers where the Academy actually is, which gate to use, how to plan your taxi on parade day and how to get there from the stations and airports. For local journeys around the Academy, see our Sandhurst taxi page.

Where is the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst?

Despite its name, the Academy’s postal address is in Camberley, Surrey. It sits between Camberley and the town of Sandhurst, which is just over the county border in Berkshire. If you put “Sandhurst” into a sat nav, you can end up in the wrong place, a few miles from the Academy.

Journey times depend on traffic and the time of day, and parade mornings are busier than usual.

Which gate do you need?

The Academy is a large site with more than one entrance. The main gate is on London Road (the A30) on the Camberley side, and the College Town Gate is on the Sandhurst side. They are a proper drive apart, so going to the wrong one on a parade morning costs real time.

Your invitation, event ticket or joining instructions tell you which gate to use. Tell your driver the gate as well as the postcode when you book, because a postcode pin alone may not take you to the right entrance. Remember that the Academy is a working military site, so expect security checks at the gate and carry photo ID.

Sovereign’s Parade: planning your taxi

The Sovereign’s Parade marks the end of an officer cadet’s training, when cadets are commissioned into the British Army and many overseas armies. Families and friends attend at the invitation of the cadets, and the Academy sends the timings, gate and security details with that invitation.

• Book early. Parade days bring many guests to the Academy on the same morning, so book your taxi as soon as you have the date and timings.
• Allow plenty of time. Approach roads and gates get busy before the parade, and security checks take time. A pickup earlier than feels necessary is the safe choice.
• Bring what the invitation asks for. Have the invitation or pass and photo ID to hand for everyone in the car, not packed in a bag in the boot.
• Agree a pickup time for the way back. Receptions, lunches and photographs often run on after the parade. Book your return for a time that suits you, and your driver calls or messages before pickup.
• Going to the Commissioning Ball? The Sandhurst Trust runs the Commissioning Ball on the evening of the parade. Guests must be 18 or over and must show photo ID at the gate. Book your late-night pickup in advance; we run 24 hours a day.

Can the public visit RMA Sandhurst?

The Sovereign’s Parade itself is for invited guests. Members of the public can attend the Commandant’s Parade, the full dress rehearsal held two days before the Sovereign’s Parade, with tickets booked through the Sandhurst Trust. The Trust also runs public history tours of the Academy on set dates, which must be booked in advance. You cannot simply turn up at the gate.

Getting to the Academy from the station or airport

Many guests come by train, and overseas families often fly into Heathrow or Gatwick a day or two before the parade.

If family members are staying in different hotels, one vehicle can collect everyone on the way. Tell us every pickup when you book. Our guide to multi-stop taxi booking explains how it works.

Choosing a vehicle for parade day

Parade days are family occasions, and keeping everyone in one vehicle is easier than two cars looking for each other at the gate.

An executive car suits grandparents and older relatives on a formal day. For bigger family groups, see our minibus taxi service, and our fleet for each vehicle.

How much is a taxi to RMA Sandhurst?

There is no single price, because the fare depends on your pickup address, the vehicle and the time of travel. With Camberley Cars the fare is fixed and agreed when you book, so you know the price before you travel. Enter your journey on our booking page to see it.

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst taxi FAQs

Where is the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst?

The Academy’s address is Old College, RMAS, Camberley, GU15 4PQ. It sits between Camberley in Surrey and the town of Sandhurst in Berkshire.

What is the postcode for RMA Sandhurst?

The postcode is GU15 4PQ. Tell your driver which gate your invitation or ticket gives, as the postcode alone may not take you to the right entrance.

How far is Sandhurst station from the Royal Military Academy?

Sandhurst station is more than two miles from the main gate, which is a long walk if you are dressed for an occasion. A pre-booked taxi from the station takes you straight to the gate.

Can the public attend the Sovereign’s Parade?

The Sovereign’s Parade is for guests invited by the officer cadets. Members of the public can attend the Commandant’s Parade, the full dress rehearsal two days before, with tickets from the Sandhurst Trust.

What should I bring to a Sovereign’s Parade?

Bring your invitation or pass and photo ID, and follow the timings, gate and security details sent with your invitation. The Academy is a working military site, so expect checks at the gate.

How long is a taxi from Heathrow to RMA Sandhurst?

Usually 30 to 40 minutes via the M3 and M25, depending on traffic. We track your flight, so your driver follows your actual landing time.

Can you collect us after the Commissioning Ball?

Yes. We run 24 hours a day. Book your pickup in advance and tell us the time and gate, and your driver will call or message you before pickup.

How much is a taxi to RMA Sandhurst?

It depends on your pickup address, the vehicle and the time of travel. With Camberley Cars the fare is fixed and agreed when you book.