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Getting to Cambridge

The city of Cambridge enjoys excellent transport connections locally and internationally. It is situated in the south east of England in the centre of a vast road and rail network, so getting to Cambridge from other UK regions will never be a problem.

Located only 50 miles north east of London, Cambridge has a fast and frequent connection to all London airports. The closest airport offering scheduled flights is Stansted, which is situated within one hour from Cambridge. There is, however, a direct bus service and a regular train service from London Heathrow and London Gatwick as well.

Bus:

There are several options to find the most convenient bus connection from your city to Cambridge.

• The main routes from the cities in the UK are covered by National Express
• Alternative and often cheaper services can be found on www.stagecoach.com and www.megabus.com

Train:

Trains are quicker, but more expensive than coaches. There are regular train connections to Cambridge from London, and from other UK regions. For the most convenient train link to Cambridge, check www.nationalrail.co.uk

Car:

You can easily reach Cambridge by car from all directions in the UK, however, parking space in the city is very limited, so a train or bus journey would be more advisable. You can reach Cambridge from the South by the M11, from the North and from the West by the A14, and from the East by the A14 from the other direction.

Air:

The easiest way of getting to Cambridge from overseas is via London. Ryanair, Air Berlin and EasyJet offer flights from the biggest European cities to London Stansted, which is the nearest airport to Cambridge. British Airways cover many intercontinental routes. Below you can find more detailed information about the airlines operating in your region.