Public transport in Cambridgeshire: The next stop is...
Using public transport brings a number of benefits. It reduces the number of cars on the road, lessening pollution, congestion, noise and travel time for all. Public transport also takes the stress out of driving longer distances. You don't need to plan your route and can avoid the stress of driving along busy roads and through congested cities. Instead you can relax, read a book or listen to music until you reach your destination.
Buses
For up-to-date detailed information on a range of public transport information, visit the Traveline East Anglia website or phone 0871 200 22 33.
The County Council's Getting Around Cambridgeshire webpages can provide further information on bus timetables, service updates, community transport, school buses, concessionary fares and other public transport links within Cambridgeshire.
See the Cambridgeshire Bus Timetables page for information on bus services, timetables and bus routes.
Park and Ride
If you are driving into Cambridge, why not avoid congestion and the hassles of finding a parking space by using Park & Ride? There are five sites around Cambridge city centre which offer free parking and regular shuttle buses to and from the city centre.
If you are planning your journey into Cambridge, find out more information on the award winning Park & Ride scheme as well as details of operation times, site locations, routes, timetables and fares.
Trains
There are a number of train stations dotted around Cambridgeshire including Cambridge, Ely, March, Peterborough, Waterbeach, Dullingham, Royston and Newmarket.
The Train Operating Companies that serve Cambridgeshire train stations include:
- National Express
- First Capital Connect
- London Midland
Cambridge rail station has cycle and car parking, travel information, ticket sales, toilets, refreshments and a tourist bus office. It is well served by frequent trains, including main services from: Birmingham, Ely, Ipswich, London, Norwich, Peterborough and Stansted Airport. For more information call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or visit the National Rail Information website.