COVID-19: Advice about travelling to the UK
If you are travelling to Cambridge from outside of the UK we advise all visitors to read the information from the UK Government about travel and quarantine restrictions:
- Provide your journey and contact details before you travel to the UK
- COVID-19: How to self-isolate when you travel to the UK
- COVID-19: Travel corridors (who is exempt from needing to quarantine)
Please be aware that this information is regularly updated so do check before you travel.
Accommodation
There is a wide variety of accommodation available in Cambridge to suits all budgets. Cambridge is always busy throughout the year, so we recommend that visitors look into accommodation options well in advance of their visit dates. Some examples of place to find accommodation are listed below:
- The University Accommodation Service. You will need to register with the the Accommodation Service in order to access the list of places to rent.
- University Rooms. They offer Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Cambridge Colleges.
- Citystay Serviced Apartments
- Your Space Cambridge
- Citybase Apartments
- Visit Cambridge. They offer a wide selection of Bed and Breakfast, hotels and guest houses.
- Meet Cambridge
Transport Links
Buses |
There is a comprehensive bus service across the city and out to the surrounding villages (Citibus), as well as routes from the 'Park Ride' car parks on the edge of the city and the Guided Busway. Timetables for these routes can be found on the Stagecoach website. The ‘U’ Universal Bus service goes between Eddington (in the west of the city) - City Centre - Railway Station - Addenbrookes Hospital. This is a discounted service for University members. Each journey (whatever the distance) is £1 when showing your University ID Card, otherwise it is £2 each way. |
Cycling |
Cambridge is very bike friendly city. Bikes can be bought, or hired, from the following places:
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Taxis |
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Trains |
Cambridge has two train stations, with trains going from both stations to London, Stansted Airport, the Midlands and further afield.
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Medical Services
Travel InsuranceAll visitors from oversees are recommend to organise travel insurance before traveling to the UK. |
The NHSThe National Health Services (NHS) England website offers clear advice on what healthcare services overseas visitors may be entitled to use, and how much they may cost. EHIC Card - The latest post Brexit advice for EEA and Swiss national visitors is available on the NHS EHIC website. |
GP Surgery'sGP surgery's in Cambridge. |
Out of Hours GP cover
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Hospital'sAddenbrooke's Hospital is the main hospital in Cambridge, and it has an A&E Department. |
Things to See and Do
- Museums - the University has a variety of museums that run a diverse program of events throughout the year.
- The University Botanic Garden
- Kettle's Yard - this is University's modern and contemporary art gallery.
University Newcomers and Visiting Scholars
The University Newcomers and Visiting Scholars group is there to welcome those who are attached formally to the University, including their spouses, partners and family members. They run a program of activities each term, including a Tuesday Welcome Morning each week, and special events and trips. All these details are available on their website.