# Cambridge by Train, Bus & Park and Ride | Above Guide

> Compare arriving in Cambridge by train, the Drummer Street bus station and all five Park & Ride sites, then save your arrival point to your itinerary.

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## Getting to Cambridge.
*Start in the right place.*

Compare arriving by train, the central bus station and all five Park & Ride sites — then save your arrival point directly to the itinerary you are planning.

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railway stations

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central coach hub

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Park & Ride sites

Add it to your plan

### Where will your Cambridge day begin?

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Train, bus and Park & Ride

#### Cambridge arrival points

1. 1

   **Cambridge railway station** Rail station · Central Cambridge
2. 2

   **Drummer Street bus station** Bus and coach · City centre
3. 3

   **Madingley Road Park & Ride** Park & Ride · West
4. 4

   **Trumpington Park & Ride** Park & Ride · South
5. 5

   **Babraham Road Park & Ride** Park & Ride · South-east
6. 6

   **Newmarket Road Park & Ride** Park & Ride · East
7. 7

   **Milton Road Park & Ride** Park & Ride · North

These are arrival locations, not sightseeing stops.

 **Quick answer**

Use **Cambridge station** for almost every visit — the centre is about twenty-five minutes on foot. **Drummer Street** is the central bus station. If you are driving, use the **Park & Ride on your approach road** rather than looking for parking in the centre.

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Rail

### Train

Cambridge station is south-east of the centre. The walk in takes around twenty-five minutes and needs no planning.

CBG

#### Cambridge railway station

Cambridge’s station sits south-east of the centre. No central sight is more than about twenty-five minutes from it on foot, and the walk in along Hills Road and Regent Street is a reasonable introduction to the city.

Best for

Almost every visit. The centre is a walk away and the colleges follow on from it.

Onward

Walk north-west into the centre, or take the Universal (U) bus, which links the station with the city and West Cambridge.

Address

Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JW

[National Rail station details](<https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/cambridge/>)

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Bus

### Bus and coach

Drummer Street is the central bus station, inside the ring of colleges and a few minutes from King’s Parade.

City centre

#### Drummer Street bus station

The central bus station, a couple of minutes from Christ’s Pieces and inside the ring of colleges. Most services into the centre call here.

Best for

Coaches, and the Park & Ride services once they reach the centre.

Onward

Everything in the historic centre is on foot from here — King’s Parade is about five minutes west.

Address

Drummer Street, Cambridge CB1 1JH

#### Local buses

Local services radiate from the centre, including the Universal (U) route linking the railway station, the city and West Cambridge. The guided busway runs north towards St Ives. Most visitors need a bus only for the Park & Ride or a trip out of the centre — the historic core is flat, compact and largely walkable.

[Cambridgeshire public transport and Park & Ride ↗](<https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/public-transport-park-and-ride-and-guided-busway>)[Stagecoach East journey planner ↗](<https://www.stagecoachbus.com/>)

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P&R

### Park & Ride

Five sites intercept the main approaches. Pick the one on the road you are arriving by, then continue in by bus — central parking is limited and the centre is largely pedestrianised.

West

#### Madingley Road Park & Ride

The western interceptor, and the closest of the five to the colleges once you are on the bus.

Best for

Arriving from the west — the M11 and the A428.

Onward

Buses run up to every ten minutes to the city centre, Bridge Street and Jesus College.

Address

Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0EX

South

#### Trumpington Park & Ride

The southern interceptor, and the one whose bus route passes closest to the museums.

Best for

Arriving from the south on the M11 or the A10.

Onward

Buses run up to every ten minutes to the city centre, the Botanic Garden and the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Address

Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9FT

South-east

#### Babraham Road Park & Ride

The south-eastern interceptor. Its buses also serve the hospital and the railway station, which none of the others do.

Best for

Arriving from the south-east on the A11, and for Addenbrooke’s.

Onward

Buses run up to every twelve minutes to the city centre, Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the railway station.

Address

Babraham Road, Cambridge CB22 3AB

East

#### Newmarket Road Park & Ride

The eastern interceptor, on the retail side of the city rather than the college side.

Best for

Arriving from the east on the A14 or the A1303.

Onward

Buses run up to every ten minutes to the city centre and the Grafton Centre.

Address

Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8AA

North

#### Milton Road Park & Ride

The northern interceptor, and the furthest out of the five.

Best for

Arriving from the north on the A14.

Onward

Buses run up to every fifteen minutes to the city centre, passing Jesus Green and Midsummer Common.

Address

Milton, Cambridge CB24 6DQ

Before you travel

### Check the live operator information.

Routes, road access, fares and departure points can change. Use these official sources for the latest journey details.

 Planning information checked August 2026

- [Cambridgeshire County Council: public transport, Park & Ride and the guided busway](<https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/public-transport-park-and-ride-and-guided-busway>)
- [Stagecoach East: Cambridge Park & Ride](<https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east/cambridge-park-and-ride>)
- [National Rail: Cambridge station](<https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/cambridge/>)

## Transport connections

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Cambridge public transport |
| Planner Question | Where will your Cambridge day begin? |
| Map Title | Cambridge arrival points |

### Hero Title

- Getting to Cambridge.
- Start in the right place.

### Local Buses

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Heading | Local buses |

#### Links

| Label | Url |
| --- | --- |
| Cambridgeshire public transport and Park & Ride | [https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/public-transport-park-and-ride-and-guided-busway](<https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/public-transport-park-and-ride-and-guided-busway>) |
| Stagecoach East journey planner | [https://www.stagecoachbus.com/](<https://www.stagecoachbus.com/>) |

### Arrival Points

#### Cambridge railway station

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | rail |
| Name | Cambridge railway station |
| Short Name | Cambridge station |
| Code | CBG |
| Address | Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2JW |
| Optimise From Arrival | Yes |
| Walk To Itinerary | Yes |
| Approach | Central Cambridge |
| Official Label | National Rail station details |

#### Drummer Street bus station

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | bus |
| Name | Drummer Street bus station |
| Short Name | Drummer Street |
| Address | Drummer Street, Cambridge CB1 1JH |
| Walk To Itinerary | Yes |
| Approach | City centre |

#### Madingley Road Park & Ride

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | park-ride |
| Name | Madingley Road Park & Ride |
| Short Name | Madingley Road |
| Address | Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0EX |
| Approach | West |

#### Trumpington Park & Ride

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | park-ride |
| Name | Trumpington Park & Ride |
| Short Name | Trumpington |
| Address | Trumpington, Cambridge CB2 9FT |
| Approach | South |

#### Babraham Road Park & Ride

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | park-ride |
| Name | Babraham Road Park & Ride |
| Short Name | Babraham Road |
| Address | Babraham Road, Cambridge CB22 3AB |
| Approach | South-east |

#### Newmarket Road Park & Ride

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | park-ride |
| Name | Newmarket Road Park & Ride |
| Short Name | Newmarket Road |
| Address | Newmarket Road, Cambridge CB5 8AA |
| Approach | East |

#### Milton Road Park & Ride

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Group | park-ride |
| Name | Milton Road Park & Ride |
| Short Name | Milton Road |
| Address | Milton, Cambridge CB24 6DQ |
| Best For | Arriving from the north on the A14. |
| Approach | North |

### Groups

| Label | Short Label | Introduction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Train | Rail | Cambridge station is south-east of the centre. The walk in takes around twenty-five minutes and needs no planning. |
| Bus and coach | Bus | Drummer Street is the central bus station, inside the ring of colleges and a few minutes from King’s Parade. |
| Park & Ride | P&R | Five sites intercept the main approaches. Pick the one on the road you are arriving by, then continue in by bus — central parking is limited and the centre is largely pedestrianised. |

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## Sources and editorial notes

- [Cambridgeshire County Council: public transport, Park & Ride and the guided busway](<https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking/public-transport-park-and-ride-and-guided-busway>)
- [Stagecoach East: Cambridge Park & Ride](<https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/east/cambridge-park-and-ride>)
- [National Rail: Cambridge station](<https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/cambridge/>)

## Guide and hub links

- [Cambridge Visitor Guide: Colleges & River | Above Guide](https://above.guide/cambridge/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/cambridge)

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