How to get to Cambridge

Just 60 miles north of London, Cambridge is located in the heart of the East of England. Excellent rail and road links ensure the city is accessible from all parts of the UK. With London Stansted airport located just 30 miles away, Cambridge is within easy reach of Europe and the rest of the world.

Air

Cambridge has excellent access to all London airports – Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton. London Stansted is located just 30 miles south of Cambridge and is accessible by train, coach or road (M11 motorway).

Click on the relevant airport or service below to view information on travel options to and from the airport.

London Heathrow

London Heathrow Express

London Gatwick

London Gatwick Express

London Stansted

London Luton

Birmingham

Manchester

Rail

There are frequent, daily and direct rail services from London King’s Cross and London Liverpool Street stations.

Click here to view times and fares.

Coach

National Express operates coach services to Cambridge from major towns and cities throughout the UK and there are frequent coach services from both central London and London airports.

Click here to view times and fares.

Road

Click here for assistance in planning your route to Cambridge by road.

Park & Ride

The city centre has several car parks, but Cambridge’s Park & Ride system is strongly recommended as a cheaper, hassle-free option. Located at all the principle routes into Cambridge, frequent shuttle buses – every ten minutes during the day – will take you directly to the city centre. Click here for further information on the five Park & Ride sites available.

Click here for further information on Cambridge city car parks.

Sea

Cambridge is just 67 miles from Harwich, where it is possible to sail to and from the Hook of Holland and Esberg. Click here for further information.