Travel
  • By Air
    Nearest Airports
    • London Stansted Airport (STN) – The closest airport, about 28 miles (45 km) from Cambridge.
    • London Luton Airport (LTN) – Around 1 hour by train.
    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – Around 1.5 hours by train.
    • London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – Around 1 hour 40 minutes by train.

    From Stansted to Cambridge:
    • By Train: Direct trains run frequently and take about 38 minutes to reach Cambridge Station.
    • By Coach (Bus): National Express coaches run from Stansted to Cambridge Coach Station (Parkside), taking about 50 minutes.

    From Heathrow or Gatwick:
    • Take the Heathrow Express or Gatwick Express to London, then connect to a train from King’s Cross or Liverpool Street to Cambridge. Total travel time is approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours, depending on connections.

    Travel Tip: Book tickets in advance for better prices, and check schedules using National Rail or the Trainline app.
  • By Train
    Cambridge is well-connected by rail with frequent services from London:
    • From London King’s Cross: Fast trains take around 50 minutes.
    • From London Liverpool Street: Slightly slower trains, taking around 70 minutes.
    • From Eurostar: If arriving via the Eurostar at London St. Pancras, the connection to King’s Cross is just a short walk, making the transfer easy.

    From Cambridge Station to ARU
    Cambridge Campus:
    • Walking: About 15–20 minutes (1 mile / 1.6 km).
    • Taxi: Approximately £5–7 and takes 5–7 minutes.
    • Bus: Stagecoach buses run regularly and take 4–5 minutes to stops near the campus.
  • Local Transport (By Bus)
    The city has a reliable and frequent bus network:
    • The Drummer Street Bus Station is about a 15-minute walk from campus.
    • Stagecoach operates multiple routes across Cambridge, and contactless card payment is accepted.
  • Local Transport (By Car)
    Cambridge is accessible via major routes such as A1, A14, and A47.
    • Parking in the city centre is limited and often expensive.
    • Consider using the Park & Ride service; the Newmarket Road Park & Ride is closest to the campus and drops you just a few minutes’ walk away.

    Campus Address:
    Anglia Ruskin University – Cambridge Campus
    East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, United Kingdom