By car
From the South and from London, Cambridge is a short trip up the M11 motorway.
From the north, the A1 and M1 link to the A14 dual carriageway straight to the city, and from the east and west, the A14 again takes you to Cambridge.
BBC Travel Information
Parking
Alan Reece building visitor permits should be booked in advance by contacting IfM reception (email: ifm-reception@eng.cam.ac.uk).
'Park and ride' (free parking, cheap bus to centre) sites are shown on the maps (left). For details of routes, stops and timetables: http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/around/park_ride/
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By train
There are excellent connections from Scotland and the North via Peterborough, and regional services from Birmingham and the Midlands, East Anglia and the Northwest.
From London, frequent, fast rail services depart from King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations. There are also hourly services to Cambridge from Stansted Airport.
National
Rail timetable / journey planner
The IfM is a 10 minute taxi drive from Cambridge railway station.
Buses run every 10 minutes from the station to the city centre.
By Coach
A frequent coach service to Cambridge is available from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted airports.
Cambridge's Drummer Street bus station, served by all national coach services is situated in the city centre.
National Express Coaches
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By Air
London Stansted is the nearest international airport to Cambridge, located just 30 miles to the South of the city, with easy access by train (direct rail link to Cambridge), coach, or car (M11). EasyJet and Ryanair fly from Stansted.
Cambridge is also within reach of London Luton, London Heathrow, London Gatwick.
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Taxi Services
The approximate taxi fare from Cambridge railway station to the City Centre is £6.00.
Several taxi companies offer an airport service costing approximately £45 one way for Stansted and £90 to London Heathrow for pre-booked taxis. They should be contacted in advance to arrange collection from any London airport for transfer to Cambridge.
Local taxi firms
Panther Taxi – +44 (0) 1223 715715
A1 Cabs - +44 (0) 1223 525555
Camtax Taxi - +44 (0) 1223 242424
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