Parking in Cambridge

University city — Park & Ride or cycle

Cambridge has extensive park and ride provision and the city council actively discourages car access to the city centre. On-street parking near the colleges is almost entirely permit-only or time-limited. Cambridge is well-served by P&R sites on all approach roads, with buses running every 8–10 minutes.

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Cambridge parking at a glance

PCN penalty charge

£70 (£35 if paid within 14 days)

Park & Ride sites

Trumpington, Madingley Road, Babraham Road, Milton, Newmarket Road

City centre on-street

Grand Arcade and Lion Yard car parks are the main options

College streets

King's Parade and surrounding streets — permit only

Parking tips for Cambridge

Trumpington for the centre

Trumpington P&R is the most popular site for city-centre visitors. Buses stop at the Grand Arcade, Market Square, and Emmanuel Street.

Graduation days

On University graduation days (June), city-centre parking is at a premium and road closures apply around Senate House. Plan well in advance.

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