Commuting from London to Cambridge
Discussion
Europa1 said:
MDMetal said:
There are 2 bridges just north and just south of the station however the station itself doesn't have access from both sides so it's a bit of a loop 12 min sounds about right depending where you are.
OP, look up the station on Google Maps. You'll see that Clifton Road is the other side of the tracks, and that the station is between a foot and cycle bridge (Carter Bridge) and a road bridge (Hills Road), so annoyingly, as MDMetal implies, you have to walk one way, cross the tracks, then effectively turn 180 degrees to head back on yourself. 12 minutes sounds about right to me. If you're on Clifton Road, the Earl of Derby is your nearest pub, the Taj Tandoori is good for curry (but you have to take your own booze (convenience store nearby), and you have the delights of the Cambridge Leisure Park on your doorstep - Nandos, Frankie & Benny's, a mexican chain, Nusha (bar), The Junction (club), a Tesco Metro and a Sainsburys express, gym, bowling alley and a Five Guys.
(A far better proposal) You can also shovel mid range world buffet food into your face at nines, Maison du steak just by the road bridge is also a good call (next to the earl)MDMetal said:
Nusha has gone it's now a Rockers steakhouse (A far better proposal) You can also shovel mid range world buffet food into your face at nines, Maison du steak just by the road bridge is also a good call (next to the earl)
Shows how often I go to the Leisure Park. Good shout on Maison du Steak. (A far better proposal) You can also shovel mid range world buffet food into your face at nines, Maison du steak just by the road bridge is also a good call (next to the earl)Europa1 said:
MDMetal said:
Nusha has gone it's now a Rockers steakhouse (A far better proposal) You can also shovel mid range world buffet food into your face at nines, Maison du steak just by the road bridge is also a good call (next to the earl)
Shows how often I go to the Leisure Park. Good shout on Maison du Steak. (A far better proposal) You can also shovel mid range world buffet food into your face at nines, Maison du steak just by the road bridge is also a good call (next to the earl)Speed.deman said:
3. If I were to drive, is traffic in Cambridge mental in the morning?
My other half splits her working week in Cambridge and London (Canary Wharf) - she drives to London and trains to Cambridge...I think others have summed up everything succinctly - only thing I'd add that in my opinion, having worked nearby, I'd avoid the Earl and go to the Flying Pig instead. Bit further, much better.
Sir Bagalot said:
Finsbury Park and Potters Bar are main stations out from Kings Cross and will remove some of the cost.
You can get trains to Cambridge from these stations (on the 2017 timetable, haven't checked the revised one) and it would be a little bit cheaper, but they'll be stopping trains, roughly doubling the journey time. You pays your money...sleepezy said:
My other half splits her working week in Cambridge and London (Canary Wharf) - she drives to London and trains to Cambridge...
I think others have summed up everything succinctly - only thing I'd add that in my opinion, having worked nearby, I'd avoid the Earl and go to the Flying Pig instead. Bit further, much better.
Our team pub is now the Petersfield 😀I think others have summed up everything succinctly - only thing I'd add that in my opinion, having worked nearby, I'd avoid the Earl and go to the Flying Pig instead. Bit further, much better.
So, I did the journey today! Didn't think it was too bad actually. I got the 8.44am train up, touching down at 9.30am - it wasn't crowded. I came back at 11am and it was a little more busy but I had four seats and a table to myself.
Is it unrealistic to expect this when half term is over and at 5.30pm onwards?
Is it unrealistic to expect this when half term is over and at 5.30pm onwards?
Speed.deman said:
So, I did the journey today! Didn't think it was too bad actually. I got the 8.44am train up, touching down at 9.30am - it wasn't crowded. I came back at 11am and it was a little more busy but I had four seats and a table to myself.
Is it unrealistic to expect this when half term is over and at 5.30pm onwards?
I would say so yes.Is it unrealistic to expect this when half term is over and at 5.30pm onwards?
I used to do a similar commute.
Fulham to Cambridge science park. I cycled to Kings Cross in London, got the train with my bike and then cycled once in Cambridge. Because the train is going against the flow of rush hour commuters I always got a seat and had no problems putting my bike in the carriage which I don't think is allowed on the London bound commuter trains.
Evenings were a bit busier, but again not at all bad.
London cycling is not to everyones taste, but Cambridge is pretty bike friendly.
Fulham to Cambridge science park. I cycled to Kings Cross in London, got the train with my bike and then cycled once in Cambridge. Because the train is going against the flow of rush hour commuters I always got a seat and had no problems putting my bike in the carriage which I don't think is allowed on the London bound commuter trains.
Evenings were a bit busier, but again not at all bad.
London cycling is not to everyones taste, but Cambridge is pretty bike friendly.
MDMetal said:
Feels like you've both missed the Dev, shame on you sirs!
Not guilty your honour - worked on Hills Road so would still have had to pass the Salisbury. Deman - out of hols it will be busier, but you're still going against the flow on the trains - the real difference will be the volume of cars on the road in Cambridge but that shouldn't impact you much. Glad you found it OK.
bill swizz said:
I used to do a similar commute.
Fulham to Cambridge science park. I cycled to Kings Cross in London, got the train with my bike and then cycled once in Cambridge. Because the train is going against the flow of rush hour commuters I always got a seat and had no problems putting my bike in the carriage which I don't think is allowed on the London bound commuter trains.
Evenings were a bit busier, but again not at all bad.
London cycling is not to everyones taste, but Cambridge is pretty bike friendly.
Folding bikes are allowed on the rush hour trains.Fulham to Cambridge science park. I cycled to Kings Cross in London, got the train with my bike and then cycled once in Cambridge. Because the train is going against the flow of rush hour commuters I always got a seat and had no problems putting my bike in the carriage which I don't think is allowed on the London bound commuter trains.
Evenings were a bit busier, but again not at all bad.
London cycling is not to everyones taste, but Cambridge is pretty bike friendly.
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