Coach Hire from London to Cambridge

Famous for the university, and the rowing race held there every year between students.

 

Highlights

 

• The Fitzwilliam Museum

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• The Fen Rivers Way

 

• Anglesey Abbey

 

• Cambridge Corn Exchange

 

• Kettle’s Yard

 

• Cambridge University Botanical Garden

 

Description

 

Cambridge’s major claim to fame is the university that has been sited in the town since 1209. Famous people who have strolled its grassy quadrangles include CS Lewis, the author of “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe”, John Cleese, member of Monty Python, and more recently, the model Lily Cole.

 

You don’t have to be a scholar to visit Cambridge. There’s lots to do here besides sit on lawns discussing learned topics!

 

The Fitzwilliam museum is a brilliant regional museum holding collections of applied arts, coins, and manuscripts, as well as paintings and drawings. It acquires new work all the time. For more art, go along to Kettle’s Yard, a brilliantly eccentric setting for art. It is an old cottage, remodeled to show many artworks in the setting of a family home. It was designed as a perfect alternative to traditional gallery settings.

 

If you prefer nature, go and see the Cambridge Botanical Gardens. This contains many examples of different species of plants, beautifully laid out. It also runs regular course on different topics from gardening to drawing. If you like your wildlife unbounded, why not go for a long walk along the Fen Rivers Way? There are footpaths right along the river, and lots of interesting architecture, plants and birds and animals to be seen along the way.

 

For more gardens and some quite splendid architecture, go and see Anglesey Abbey. This National Trust building isn’t a religious order, but a Jacobean style mansion, with gardens and a working watermill. The gardens have been designed so that there’s something beautiful to see all year round.

 

For entertainment, go to the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Originally a Victorian trading corn exchange, it has a long history of being also a music venue. Nowadays you can go and see acts from Pop and Rock, though to classical.

 

 

Getting from London to Cambridge by coach

 

Cambridge is around 60 miles north of London. By private coach the journey usually takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via the M11, depending on traffic and your pick-up point. Your driver drops your group close to the city centre and collects you at an agreed time, so nobody has to worry about trains, taxis or parking.

 

Who books a coach to Cambridge?

 

• School groups and university open-day visits

• Tour groups and overseas visitors

• Corporate away days, conferences and science park visits

• Alumni reunions, graduations and May Week celebrations

• Clubs, societies and family days out

 

Make a day of it

 

Because the vehicle is booked just for your group, you can add stops on the same day. Popular combinations include Ely Cathedral, Audley End House and Gardens, and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

 

Cambridge coach hire FAQs

 

How long does it take to get from London to Cambridge by coach?

Usually around 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours each way, depending on traffic and where you are picked up.

Can we go punting while we are there?

Yes. Punting on the River Cam is one of the most popular activities. Your driver can drop you near the centre and collect you when you are finished.

What size vehicle do we need?

We have everything from 8 seater MPVs and 16 seater minibuses to 33 seat midi coaches and full-size coaches of up to 85 seats. Tell us your group size and we will recommend the right vehicle.

How do I get a quote?

Use our free quote form or call us 24/7 on 07733 448902 with your date, pick-up point and number of passengers.