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Cambridge is a small and busy city in the East of England, in the UK. It wasn’t built with modern traffic flows in mind, so it’s best to visit the centre – where many of the University buildings and Colleges are situated – on foot.

UK map showing distances to Cambridge

Arriving by car

If you’re planning on driving to Cambridge, we strongly recommend that you use the Park & Ride scheme. Parking in the city centre is limited and several city centre roads have restricted access with penalties for using them.

Those travelling from the north can also use the Guided Busway Park & Ride services (follow signs for Longstanton P&R from Junction 29 of the A14).

Disabled parking is available in the city’s car parks and on some streets. Please check in advance with the Cambridge Tourist Information Centre or visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/parking.

Public transport

Bus

National Express coaches usually stop on Parkside, next to Parker’s Piece in the city centre. 

Local bus services usually run to/from Cambridge bus station in Drummer Street, and/or the adjacent Emmanuel Street and St Andrew’s Street. There are frequent buses from the railway station to the city centre.

The 'U' / Universal bus service bus service runs from Eddington, next to the Madingley Road Park and Ride site, through to our Biomedical Campus from Monday to Saturday, and from Eddington to Cambridge Railway Station on Sundays.

Train

Cambridge is well connected by train and the main station is located about one mile from the city centre (around 20 minutes on foot). There is another train station, Cambridge North, around 2 miles north of the city. See National rail enquiries for train timetables and to book tickets.

There’s a taxi rank outside the main Cambridge station and buses run frequently between the station and city centre (to/from Emmanuel Street/St Andrew's Street). The 'Universal' bus service route (see above) also picks up/sets down at Cambridge train station.

 

Air

The nearest airports to Cambridge are Stansted (30 miles) and Luton (40 miles). There's a direct train link to Cambridge from Stansted and Gatwick airports, and Heathrow airport is also easily accessible by train (via London King's Cross/London St Pancras). In addition, buses regularly run from Stansted, Luton, Heathrow and Gatwick airports to the city centre.