Getting around
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Car & motorcycle
Car
Cambridge’s centre is largely pedestrianised. It’s best to use the well-signposted Park & Ride car parks (£1.40 to £1.80) on the outskirts of town. Shuttle buses run to the centre every 10 minutes between 7am and 7pm daily, then twice-hourly until 10pm.
Bus & tram
Bus
A free gas-powered City Shuttle runs around the centre stopping at Emmanuel St every 15 minutes. Four bus lines run around town from Drummer St bus station, including bus 3 from the train station to the town centre. Dayrider passes (£2.70) offer unlimited travel on all buses within Cambridge for one day; Megarider passes (£9.50) are valid for one week. Buy them on board.
Local transport
Taxi
For a taxi, phone A1 Cabco (312444) or Panther (715715).
Bicycle
There are few more bike-friendly cities than Cambridge, and joining the ranks of students on their mad dashes to lectures or leisurely rides around town is an experience in itself. No mountain bikes necessary here; most places rent three-speeds.
Cambridge Station Cycles (307125; www.stationcycles.co.uk; Station Bldg, Station Rd; per half day/day/week £6/8/16) Handily positioned by the station; free map provided.
City Cycle Hire (365629; www.citycyclehire.com; 61 Newnham Rd; per hour/half-day/day/week from £3/5/8/15)
Mike’s Bikes (312591; 28 Mill Rd; per week/month £12/35) Only long-term rentals.
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