Is it possible to study at Cambridge Uni, and visit London on the weekends?
2006-09-13 03:09:48 · 6 answers · asked by dazzled 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sure. I lived in Cambridge for a while. It's only an hour from London on the train. If you leave early on Saturday morning, you can spend a whole day in the city and catch the last train back. Or stay over in one of the cities many backpackers lodges and return on Sunday.
There is also a bus that runs from Cambridge to London. It costs about a fiver less, but takes 4hours! I wouldn't recommend it.
The train is about £12 for same day return, £15 for a open return.
A night in a London backpackers lodge, about £10.
Also try and get a student rail card. It's about £20, but is valid for a year, and gives 20% off. So in the end, you save more than that £20.
Have fun.
2006-09-13 03:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anria A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cambridge is only about 50 miles from London -- so yes, you should be able to visit.
2006-09-13 11:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, London is just down the road from Cambridge so it shouldn't be a problem...
2006-09-13 10:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly. By train, by coach or by car. About one hours journey by all means. If by car, there is no Congestion Charge on Saturday or Sunday. Beware though of Central London - most weekends there is something or other going on which causes traffic jams - Demonstrations, Royalty, etc. Usually, matrix signs on incoming roads give such details. Parking restrictions are also suspended in most areas at weekends.............
2006-09-13 10:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by thomasrobinsonantonio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's about 30 mins on the train.
2006-09-13 10:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
only 56 km..
2006-09-13 10:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by relyo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋