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The Polar Museum parking, nearest station and routes

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Getting to The Polar Museum

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Parking Options

Closest Car Park
Grafton East (Cambridge City Council)
13 mins walk (902 m)~£30.60
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Other Nearby Car Parks
  • Cherry Hinton Hall (Cambridge City Council)
    13 mins (1 km)~£7.50

Other on-street, local or venue-specific parking may also be available closer to the entrance.

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Nearest Rail Station

Primary Station
Cambridge Station (CBG)Direct Walking Route
Pedestrian Walk:16 mins(1.1 km)
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Nearby Alternative Stations
  • Cambridge North Station (CMB)
    Taxi: 9 mins (5.5 km)(~£11.50)
  • Shelford (Cambs) Station (SED)
    Taxi: 10 mins (7 km)(~£14.00)
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Park & Ride Options

Madingley Road

Best for arrivals via M11 (J13) & A428 West

Bus:PR1
25 mins
Alight: Bridge Street
Walk: 9 mins (567 m)
Free parking with return bus fare · Buses every 10 mins
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Trumpington

Best for arrivals via M11 (J11) & A1309 South

Bus:PR3
22 mins
Alight: Bateman Street
Walk: 9 mins (575 m)
Free parking with return bus fare · Buses every 10 mins
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Babraham Road

Best for arrivals via A1307 & A11 South-East

Train:PR4
27 mins
Alight: The Busway Railway Station
Walk: 5 mins (303 m)
Free parking with return bus fare · Buses every 10 mins
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Newmarket Road

Best for arrivals via A1303 & A14 (J35) East

Bus:PR2
29 mins
Alight: Drummer Street
Walk: 6 mins (331 m)
Free parking with return bus fare · Buses every 10 mins
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Visitor Essentials

Location

Address
Lensfield Road, Cambridge, CB2 1EN

Planning your visit

Website
Official website
Opening hours
Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair access
Available

Operator

Operator
Scott Polar Research Institute

Last-Mile Approach & Walking Map

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