Discover the Charm of Traditional Punting in Cambridge

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, head towards Cambridge city center. From the A14, take the exit for the A1303 towards Cambridge. Follow the A1303 until it merges into the A1134. Continue straight to stay on A1134, and follow the signs for the city center. Once you reach the city center, look for signs directing you towards 'Punting' or 'Thompsons Lane'. You can park at one of the city center car parks; the Grand Arcade Car Park is a convenient option, located about a 10-minute walk from the punting location. Parking fees may apply, typically around £2.50 per hour.

• Public Transportation - Train

  For those traveling by train, take a train to Cambridge Station from various locations in the UK. Once you arrive at Cambridge Station, exit and head towards the bus stop located outside the station. You can take the Citi 1 or 3 bus towards the city center. Get off at 'Drummer Street' bus station. From there, it’s about a 15-minute walk to Traditional Punting Cambridge. Head east on Drummer Street, turn right onto St. Andrew's Street, and then follow the road until you reach Thompsons Lane.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  If you are in surrounding towns, you can take a local bus to Cambridge. Buses from towns like Ely, Huntingdon, and Newmarket frequently arrive at the Cambridge bus station. Once you arrive at the bus station, follow the same walking directions as from the train station, heading east to St. Andrew's Street and then onto Thompsons Lane.

• Walking

  If you are already in the city center, simply walk to Thompsons Lane. From the Market Square, head east on Market Hill, continue onto St. Andrew's Street, then follow the signs to Thompsons Lane. The punting station is located at 'Punting, Landing Stage, Thompsons Ln, Cambridge CB5 8AQ', which is about a 15-minute walk from the Market Square.