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Jun. 30, 2017
Aug. 03, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name Adaptimmune Therapeutics PLC  
Entity Central Index Key 0001621227  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   561,114,526
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2