Cambridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cambridge

With a population of 128.488, Cambridge is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cambridge has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cambridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Cambridge Chop House (1 Kings Parade) and Trinity (15 Trinity Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Orator (The Orator Round Church Street) and The Willow Tree (29 High Street Bourn) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Cambridge.

When to visit Cambridge

Cambridge in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cambridge in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 193
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cambridge in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 53 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cambridge, with an average rainfall of 33 mm.

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How to Get to Cambridge

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cambridge from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Train. The train journey from Cambridge to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about S$ 18 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, Cambridge Station is the busiest station in Cambridge. Another popular train station is Cambridge Waterbeach, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 km from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride, located 4 km from the city centre of Cambridge. Cambridge Fair Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Cambridge, you’ll arrive at Cambridge (CBG), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Cambridge from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Cambridge, followed by Train. The train journey from Cambridge to Emeryville takes 0h 33m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berkeley, expect to pay about S$ 18 for a 0h 33m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, Cambridge Station is the busiest station in Cambridge. Another popular train station is Cambridge Waterbeach, located 8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Cambridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 80 km from Cambridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cambridge, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Cambridge takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 5. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride, located 4 km from the city centre of Cambridge. Cambridge Fair Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Cambridge

Airlines serving Cambridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cambridge

Average rates range from around S$ 179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 208 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Yha Cambridge and Shelford Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cambridge

Most booked hotels in Cambridge

ibis Cambridge Central Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
Holiday Inn Express Cambridge
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 113+
Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 82+
Ramada Cambridge
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
S$ 81+

Hiring a car in Cambridge

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.54 per litre in Cambridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.45 and S$ 40.59. The most frequently booked car type in Cambridge is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.