Due to its location, Cambridge can be easily accessed, being situated at a distance of about 50 miles north of London, having great rail and road services. Although the city has its own airport, from 2006 there aren't any flights scheduled to it. However, you can reach Cambridge from one of London's international airports, if you are travelling by air.
INSIDE CAMBRIDGE
By Car
If you are visiting Cambridge by car, you can rent one from the many rental centres in the city. However, you should think of leaving your car in one of the Park and Rides spots, which are free, and take a bus from there. If you are still considering driving in the city, you should be careful at the one way streets, which may be quite confusing, and quickly spot a parking place because of the crowded streets and traffic.
By Train
The train station is located near the city centre and it's an important travel centre both with human staff and ticket machines. You should be aware that the station is quite long and if you are in a hurry of have a tight connection, you might want to speed up, because there usually is a long way between trains.By Bus
The bus is recommended if you are leaving Cambridge for its surroundings, and then you should choose National Express. If you are taking the bus inside the city, then there are more than one transportation companies that operate in Cambridge, therefore tickets cannot be used for more companies. Buses are clean and efficient, and a ticket will cost you between £1.20 and £2, or £3 for an all-day pass.
By Bicycle
At the train station there is a cycle rental centre from where you can take your ride to visit the city, because Cambridge is easily accessible by bike, due to the National Cycle Network.
By Foot
The city centre is traffic free and actually most of Cambridge is pedestrian friendly. So, you can visit the colleges, parks and museums by foot, but you should be careful at the pavements, because some of them are shared by pedestrians and cyclists.
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