Street-level car parks – pay by phone with JustPark when you arrive, or use your card at the machine (except at Riverside).
- Adam and Eve Street car park.
- Castle Hill car park.
- Gwydir Street car park.
- Lammas Land car park.
- Riverside car park.
Is Cambridge parking free?
It is free to park for up to 18 hours at any of the locations. You can then purchase a £3 bus ticket that is valid to and from the city. You can also use this ticket to get on and off any park&ride bus all day.
Can I park anywhere in Cambridge?
In general there is free 2-hour parking in Cambridge’s three downtown core areas. Residents can park for more than 2 hours in paid parking lots or by parking in areas around the downtown cores with 3-hour on-street parking or 12-hour free lots.
How much is it to park in Cambridge?
Off-street parking
| Location | Operator | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | Cambridge City Council | £2.70 / hour |
| Grafton West car park | Cambridge City Council | £2.00 / hour |
| Queen Anne Terrace car park | Cambridge City Council | £1.50 / hour |
| Adam and Eve Street car park | Cambridge City Council | £0.70 / 20 minutes |
Is street parking allowed in Cambridge?
On-street parking, such as pay and display bays and double yellow lines, are enforced by Cambridgeshire Police. Please call 101 to report illegal parking in the county. In Cambridge City, civil enforcement officers can also issue penalty charge notices.
Can you drive into Cambridge?
If you need to drive, there are five park and ride sites around the edge of city. There are multi-storey car parks and smaller pay-and-display car parks within walking distance of the city centre.
What parking app does Cambridge use?
Passport Parking app
The Passport Parking app is available for free on the App Store and Google Play. People parking in Cambridge can also pay at meters with quarters or online at passportparking.com.
What does parking 8am to 6pm mean?
(Sorry, you’ll have to go back and check for other signs). If the only sign on the street is 2 hour parking 8am to 6pm then yes, you can park there after 6pm and leave it there until 10am. Do not just drive around and then park on the same block. You must re-park at least 1/10 of a mile from your first parking spot.
Can you get around Cambridge without a car?
Getting Around by Bus and Train
Cambridge is well served by rapid transit, with 5 stops on the Red Line and one stop on the Green Line, serving over 100,000 riders per day.
Does Cambridge have park and ride?
There are 5 Cambridge Park and Ride sites, located on the periphery of Cambridge City Centre. Find out which site is closest to you by viewing the network map. Each Park & Ride service also has its own colour, so you’ll be able to spot your bus easily!
Is there a charge to drive into Cambridge?
MAPPED: The Cambridge congestion charge zone drivers face daily £5 fee under new proposals. The map has been released by the Greater Cambridge Partnership as part of its proposals to change the way people travel.
Where can I park for a day out in Cambridge?
Street-level car parks – pay by phone with JustPark when you arrive, or use your card at the machine (except at Riverside).
- Adam and Eve Street car park.
- Castle Hill car park.
- Gwydir Street car park.
- Lammas Land car park.
- Riverside car park.
Does Cambridge have a congestion charge?
A public consultation on plans to introduce a congestion charge for Cambridge will take place. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has proposed a £5 charge to be introduced by 2027-28, which would affect private vehicles between 07:00 and 19:00 on weekdays.
How do I pay my parking meter in Cambridge?
pay the meter via U.S. quarters or the Passport Parking App, leave the area once you’ve reached the posted time limit. You may not move your car to a new space or pay more money to get additional time.
Can you park on a single yellow line in Cambridge?
When can I park on a single yellow line? According to the Highway Code, you must not wait or park on single yellow lines during the “times of operation”, which should be shown on nearby time plates, or zone entry signs – if in a controlled parking zone.
Does Cambridge tow cars?
It is the policy of the Cambridge Police Department to tow vehicles that are creating a hazard to public safety or are impeding the efficient operation of city services.
Is it easy to drive in Cambridge?
Cambridge centre
Driving in the city centre is tricky, due to poor signposting, one-way systems, pedestrianized areas and few parking spaces.
Is Cambridge easy to walk around?
The even terrain with very few hills or steps to tackle makes it a simple walk, as well as one that is suitable for pushchairs– perfect for the whole family. Starting from Castle Street, this is a circular tour that will show you the many parks and open spaces, museums and architecture that exist in our beautiful city.
Can you drive through Cambridge city Centre?
From the east and south the city centre is more accessible to motorised traffic via Newmarket Road/Maid’s Causeway, Parkside, Regent Street and Trumpington Street. Station Road/Hills Road offers the most direct route for all modes linking the main railway station with the city centre.
How do I pay on just park?
Drivers can use our website or app to find and pay for parking and paying is easy as we accept all major debit and credit cards, Apply Pay and Google Pay. And if someone prefers to use their mobile phone to book & pay for parking, they can use our IVR (interactive voice response) or book with a simple text.
How do I pay for parking at Cambridge North Station?
You can check availability of spaces through our live occupancy feature, available at our ANPR station car parks. The stations which are not equipped with ANPR technology require you to pay for parking as you arrive using either PayByPhone or Pay and Display which you can purchase at the station ticket machine.