Information on this bus route
| Daily Buses | 1 |
|---|---|
| Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 6:40AM – 7:50AM |
| Minimum Price | $10 |
| Average Ticket Price | $15 |
| Minimum Trip Duration | 35m |
How do you pay for the bus in Cambridge?
Most buses in Cambridge are operated by Stagecoach (Citi), where you can buy a ticket from the driver. A Dayrider ticket is valid for unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses for one day. Other options include a Megarider ticket, which provides unlimited travel on Citi buses for seven days.
How long does the guided bus take from Cambridge to Huntingdon?
The bus from Cambridge, The Busway New Square to Huntingdon, Avenue Road takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Do Cambridge buses take cash?
Cash payments can also be made, but contactless is preferred. You can also purchase mobile tickets in advance through the Whippet mobile app on ‘myTrip’ by Passenger.
How much did the guided busway cost?
The original cost estimate of £116 million rose to £181 million by December 2010. An independent review of the project was announced on 21 September 2010, in which the Cambridge MP Julian Huppert at the time described the busway as a “white elephant”.
| Cambridgeshire Guided Busway | |
|---|---|
| Technical | |
| System length | 16 miles (25 km) |
Can you pay by card on Cambridge bus?
You can pay by contactless with your card or device on all our buses. Please do pay contactless if you can.
Can you pay with cash on the bus UK?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card.
How much is a taxi from Huntingdon to Cambridge?
Taxis & Minicab’s From £34.75 Huntingdon,PE18 to Cambridge start – MyTaxe.
Where does the guided bus stop in Cambridge?
The Cambridge Guided Busway runs from St Ives to Cambridge and from Cambridge railway station to Adenbrookes Hospital and Trumpington Park & Ride along former railway tracks which have been converted.
Does the T stop in Cambridge?
PUBLIC TRANSIT
The bus system is convenient to all parts of Cambridge and provides accessibility to Boston. Boston’s MBTA – or the “T” as we call it – is America’s first and most complete public transit system.
How much does a bus pass cost in Cambridge?
Which ticket do I need?
| Ticket Name | Price | Price Per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Megarider | £15.00 | £2.14 |
| Cambridgeshire Megarider Plus | £25 | £3.57 |
| East Megarider Gold | £37 | £5.29 |
Can I pay with debit card on Stagecoach bus?
Then, board a bus with the contactless symbol and instead of paying with cash, simply tap your contactless-enabled credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Andriod Pay on our reader to pay with ease up to £30. Wait for the beep, collect your ticket and hop on board.
What bus companies run in Cambridge?
Local Bus Companies
- Stagecoach. Cambridgeshire. Fens. Peterborough.
- Whippet Coaches.
- Delaine Buses.
- First Bus.
- Demand Responsive Transport.
- A2B Travel Group.
- Dews Coaches.
Can you walk along the Cambridge Guided Busway?
At last – The Guided Busway
The guided section is 16 miles long, and the bus routes between Huntingdon and Trumpington cover 24 miles Its adjacent bridleway, tarmaced as far as Swavesey, provides 16 miles of a route for walking, cycling and horseriding.
Why is Cambridge busway closed?
The council said the barrier is being installed to stop people from walking and cycling on the busway track that is not being used. It warned that work will also take place overnight to repair some parts of the maintenance track damaged by tree roots from neighbouring properties.
How does Cambridge Guided Busway work?
Kerb guided buses are normal, every day buses with a driver at the wheel. What makes them different is small guide wheels attached to the front wheels of the bus, that run along the vertical face of kerbs on a purpose built track called a guideway. The guide wheels steer the bus whilst it’s in the guideway.
Can I use Oyster card on bus in Cambridge?
Oystercards & Travelcards are for travel within London. Neither Cambridge nor Epsom are within London, so you’ll have pay for travel to/from London separately.
Can I tap my phone on the bus?
Yes, You Can Tap Your Phone or Watch To Pay!
No problem! Use the credit card on your phone or watch for a convenient way to pay your fare. Make your payment through the credit cards that you’ve added to the mobile wallet on your phone or watch.
Does Cambridge accept Oyster card?
To travel on the shuttle trains, you can get a free Inter-Terminal Transfer ticket from the machines in the station. You can also use a Transport for London Oyster card or a contactless payment card if you have one of these and will not be charged when travelling between terminals.
Can you pay for a bus ticket with a debit card?
Contactless cards
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX)
How do you pay for the bus UK?
You can travel using pay as you go with contactless (card or device) or your Oyster card. You can also travel using your Oyster card with a 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Bus & Tram Pass.