St John’s College is conveniently located in the centre of Cambridge. Here you’ll find a detailed map and practical guidance on how to reach us on foot, by bike, bus, train, car or air.
Cambridge is a flat city, which is easy to travel around on foot or by bicycle.
The College is a 30 minute walk and 10 minute bike ride from Cambridge train station.
E-bikes and e-scooters are available throughout the city, and many are specifically located at Park & Ride sites and train stations.
Upon arriving in Cambridge by bus, you'll likely disembark at Drummer Street Bus Station or nearby Emmanuel Street.
From there, follow these steps to reach St John's:
This walk is approximately 10-15 minutes, alternatively local taxis or buses are also available.
Cambridge operates a convenient 'park and ride' service, with five sites around the city. The Madingley Road and Newmarket Road site bus routes pass just outside the College, stopping on Bridge Street; the other services stop at the central bus station.
Most services terminate at the Cambridge City Centre Bus Station. From here, make your way towards the centre of town towards The Great Gate Porters' Lodge on St John's Street to enter the College.
You can use the Cambridge Park & Ride website, and the National Express website to help plan your journey, and to find out further information.
From London, trains to Cambridge leave from both London King's Cross and London Liverpool Street stations.
There are also direct trains to Cambridge from many towns and cities including Birmingham, Leicester, King's Lynn, and Ely.
Refer to the National Rail website for journey planning information.
If you wish to park in one of the College's car parks then you must make arrangements prior to arrival as space is very limited.
There are various College car parks and blue badge parking available but liaise with the College department you are visiting to make arrangements.
London Stansted is the most convenient airport, but there are good links to Cambridge from London's Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton airports, as well as Birmingham airport.
If driving you can plan your route using Google Maps, otherwise refer to the instructions on this page to plan your onward journey by rail or coach.