| International connections - Heathrow and Gatwick airports |
Heathrow and Gatwick are international airports, both about 80-90 miles from Cambridge. To travel to Cambridge you have the
following options:
- Public transportation:
Take a train into London - possibly the express train to Paddington station. Next travel via
underground to Kings Cross Station, and from there board a train to Cambridge.
Travel time: 20 mins + 20 mins + 60 mins. You will need to add in waiting time, ticket purchases, walking time etc.
- Taxi:
You can arrange to be collected from Heathrow or Gatwick at a cost of approximately £80 each way, plus
extra for waiting time.
Travel time: about 1.5-2.0 hours depending on time of day and traffic.
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Heathrow Airport
Gatwick Airport
Heathrow Express
(train service from airport into London)
Gatwick Express
(train service from airport into London)
Plan your route on the London Underground
King's Cross Station
Train timetable from King's Cross Station to Cambridge
Book a train ticket
Taxi booking form
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| European connections - Stansted Airport |
Stansted Airport generally only connects to other European airports, and is about a 45 minute journey from Cambridge.
To travel on to Cambridge you have the following options:
- Public transportation:
Take a train into Cambridge.
Travel time: Aprrox 45 minutes.
- Taxi:
You can arrange to be collected from Stansted at a cost of approximately £35 each way, plus
extra for waiting time.
Travel time: about 35 minutes depending on time of day and traffic.
If you are arriving from outside Europe it may be easier to fly via Amsterdam, and then catch a connecting flight to Stansted
as the journey time from the airport to Cambridge is the shortest.
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Stansted Airport
Easyjet
(low cost European airline)
Taxi booking form
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| Local connections - Cambridge Railway Station |
The best option is to catch a taxi from Cambridge Station to Queens' College. The taxi rank is just outside the
main entrance to the station.
Travel time: about 15 minutes.
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