Day 16, July 27, Saturday: Cambridge| Post was published on 7/21 but photos were added on 8/2, 2024

Posted by: Ping

Cambridge, a historic city in eastern England, is renowned for its prestigious university, the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1209, it is a public research university and one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in the world. The city itself is characterized by its picturesque medieval architecture, serene rivers, and vibrant academic atmosphere. Home to numerous colleges, each with its own unique history and traditions, Cambridge is a center of academic excellence and cultural heritage. The city’s cobblestone streets, lush gardens, and historic buildings attract visitors and scholars from around the globe.


  • Meet in lobby at 8:30.
  • Travel to Cambridge
  • Lunch
  • Punting on the river
  • Visit some famous bookstores

Thameslink does operate direct trains from London to Cambridge. We will use the tickets issued by Thameslink and travel on boarding the LNER train at St Pancras’s platform 9 to Cambridge.

  • Departures approximately every 30 minutes during peak times.
  • First train around 05:30 (and we will depart at 10:42 AM)
  • Last train around 23:30 (and we will return at 4:00 PM)