Sustainable Travel
Our aim is to encourage sustainable approaches and activities to help reduce CO2 emissions, congestion and reliance on the motor vehicle.
Cycling
Cycling is by far the most convenient way of getting around Cambridge. We provide secure cycle parking spaces for students and staff on site. Local cycle maps are on display at both the Gate House and North Lodge entrances.
In order to promote the Government's Cycle to Work Initiative Fitzwilliam is a member of Cyclescheme which allows employees to purchase tax-free bikes.
Plan your cycle route for Cambridge and further afield with CycleStreets.
The Cambridge Cycling Campaign was set up in 1995 to campaign for the rights of cyclists and to promote cycling in and around Cambridge.
Buses
Local bus maps are on display at both the Gate House and North Lodge entrances.
Buses into Cambridge from Fitzwilliam can be caught from:
Madingley Road:
Citi4 and Uni4 can be used to get to the West Site, Sidgwick Site, University Library and Town Centre. Every 10 mins.
Huntingdon Road:
Citi5 and Citi6 to Town Centre. Every 10 mins.
The following bus companies operate locally in and around Cambridge:
Walking
Navigate your way around Cambridge on foot. walkit.com will generate your route, journey time, calories burned and CO2 emissions saved.
Car Sharing
Save money, reduce your carbon footprint and reduce congestion. CamShare is a free online car sharing scheme.
Journey planning around Britain
Transport Direct is Britain's free inline journey planning and travel information service. Its door-to-door planner shows the various ways of making any journey within Great Britain - by either car or public transport. Importantly it allows you to compare your CO2 emissions for both car and public transport for your specific journey.