Cambridge South Train Station

Planning and delivering a railway station is always complex; the case of Cambridge South is perhaps especially so given the convergence of private and public land, and unresolved questions around associated transport schemes serving the Cambridge Biomedical Campus such as the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Cambridge South East Transport and potential bus franchising and reorganisation under leadership of the Mayoral Combined Authority. All in all, delivery of the station and its essential public transport connectivity is part of a large partnership. 

Cambridge Biomedical Campus Limited has worked with partners on the project to develop an FAQ and answer questions as best as possible.

When will Cambridge South be opening, with services running? 

The station is currently under construction. It is now expected to open in Summer 2026. The timetable is expected to be published in December 2025. 

Who is running the station? 

Greater Anglia will be the station facility operator, with Greater Anglia services calling at the station. Cross Country and Govia Thameslink Railway will also run services which will call at the station. 

How will Cambridge South connect with local bus services, particularly those that run to/from the Addenbrooke’s bus station to the east of Cambridge Biomedical Campus?

Cambridge Biomedical Campus representatives are working with the Local Transport Authority and landowners to understand the options to develop faster connections to the Addenbrooke’s bus station at the east of the Campus and facilitate smooth connecting journeys. While there are no bus stops at Cambridge South Station itself, there are bus stops close by, including at the Busway by the Green and Gardens, and on Puddicombe Way. You can download a Campus map which includes bus stops and their routes on this page.

Will there be a public car park at the station? 

Cambridge South Station was designed to be car-free. There will be no car park to serve the station. Part of the purpose of the station is to alleviate severe road congestion by introducing car-free travel choices. Active and public transport connections are therefore the primary means of connectivity. 

Will the CUH patient shuttle bus stop at the station? 

The patient shuttle transport will stop at the station, for the use of patients only. 

Will there be a pickup/drop off zone at Cambridge South Station? 

There will be six spaces for cars to pick up and drop off station users, three of which will be exclusively for taxis. 

Will there be a taxi rank? 

As above. Three of the bays for pick-up and drop-off are assigned for taxis, which will likely need to be pre-booked as there are no agreements in place for queueing taxis or a taxi rank. 

Will there be blue badge parking at the station? 

No. There will not be any blue badge parking at Cambridge South Station.

How are you going to stop parking, pick up and drop off in nearby neighbourhoods for Cambridge South Station?

Most local roads surrounding the Campus are the responsibility of the County Council as the Local Highway Authority responsible for managing any measures to address inappropriate local parking.

Enforcement of parking restrictions on the Glebe Farm and Clay Farm developments is the responsibility of Countryside Properties/Vistry as the developer. This will remain the case until their roads are adopted by the County Council.

There will be pick-up and drop-off spaces at the station. Communications and guidance about the station will encourage use of active travel and public transport, such as the Park and Rides which serve the Campus, should people want to park their cars nearby and get the train.

How much cycle parking will there be at the station? 

Cambridge South will have cycle parking for around 1000 bicycles.

Are there going to be public toilets at the station? 

Yes. Toilets will be available for people with a valid ticket for travel.

How will increased traffic be managed? 

The station is expected to be primarily a destination, rather than a place for travellers to begin their journeys, which should reduce overall car journeys to the site, particularly during peak hours. Those whose journeys originate from Cambridge South will be encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport (including the two Park and Rides which serve Cambridge Biomedical Campus) to travel to/from the station. Cambridge South Station will be well connected to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, nearby residential neighbourhoods, and schools by networks of multi-use paths. The Campus is working on a series of initiatives to manage transport to, from and across the Campus as part of the Campus’s Travel Plan.

Will all trains stop at Cambridge South? 

All trains which pass through the station – which are operated by Greater Anglia, GoviaThameslink and CrossCountry – are expected to call at the new station from day one, including those to and from King’s Cross, London Liverpool Street, Brighton and Stansted Airport stations. The timetable has not yet been published.

Will there be staff to help people use the ticket machines at Cambridge South?

Yes, there will always be a member of staff on hand to support people on their journey, from buying their ticket to finding the right platform.

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