The Press, Foxton

Welcome to The Press Travel Plan Site.

Introduction

On this page you can find information on:

  • Your local area (inc. map
  • Local pedestrian network
  • Local cycle network
  • Travel by bus – routes and service information
  • Travel by rail – station facilities, ticket and service information
  • Car Travel options

This information is correct as of February 2025.

Your Local Area 

The map below highlights the major amenities and points of interest that can be found in the surrounding area, close to your workplace at The Press, Foxton.

More details on the amenities close to your workplace is shown in the table below.

AmenityDistance (m)Walking Time (minutes) (80m/s)Cycling Time (minutes) (250m/s)
Foxton Learning Centre10<1<1
Bus Stops30<1<1
Londis Convenience Store13021
White Horse Pub13021
Foxton Pre-School27031
Foxton Village Hall35051
Foxton Primary School35051
Foxton Railway Station40051

For more information on things to do in Foxton, visit http://meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk/things-to-do/

This webpage includes lots of useful information on local travel and transport opportunities, but for more information on getting around South Cambridgeshire, visit https://visitsouthcambs.co.uk/travel/getting-around/

Local Pedestrian Network

Benefits of Walking

  • It’s free
  • Lowering anxiety and stress
  • Boosting your energy and improving your mood
  • Strengthening your bones, improving your balance and boosting your muscle power

Below shows Public Right of Way Footpath 94/2 which is about 250m from your workplace, on High Street, and meets at Station Road, by Foxton Rail Station. This could potentially be an ideal walking circuit on your lunch break!

Scenic Walks around Foxton

Foxton Wood is a 7-minute walk or 1-minute cycle from your workplace. There are walking trails throughout the wood, or you can follow the path all the way to Fowlmere.

For more information on Foxton Wood Walking trails, visit https://meldrethsheprethfoxtonrail.org.uk/discover-foxton

Walking Apps

Compete with Colleagues!

Why not start a friendly competition with your co-workers, competing to see who takes the most steps in a week?

There are many apps that can help you keep track of yours and others steps, some even pay you to walk!

  • Go Jauntly is a great app and website for finding local walks, where you can create a route with times which suite you. There is also the option to download for offline use (iOS only) as part of the optional premium subscription. www.gojauntly.com/features/walks-near-me   

Local Cycle Network

The Benefits of Cycling!

  • It saves you money
  • It’s an easy way to build physical activity into your daily routine
  • It’s good for your mental health
  • Cycling can play a huge part in tackling air pollution
  • Fresh air, freedom and fun

South Cambridgeshire is ideal for cycling, being mainly flat. Foxton village benefits from access to regional cycle route NB. Regional cycle route NB provides access to Whittlesford in 29 minutes.

Don’t forget, alongside the A10 Royston Road there is an off-road shared footway/cycleway/bridleway which provides access to Harston (approximately an 11-minute cycle) and to Meldreth/Melbourn (approximately a 20 minute cycle).

Useful Apps for Journey Planning

  • Komoot – Komoot is a popular route planning app, focused on cyclists  www.komoot.com/ 
  • Strava– Free to use to track a variety of activities including walking, cycling and running. Paid subscription required for route planning.  Download the app today! www.strava.com/ 

Travel by Bus

Why take the bus?

  • The walk to and from the bus is a great way to incorporate some physical activity into your daily routine
  • Relax and read a book whilst you travel to your destination
  • Season tickets offer unlimited travel on services and can prove cheaper than running a car

The nearest bus stops to your workplace are located on Station Road and are known as the War Memorial bus stops. This is a less than one minute walk/cycle from your new workplace. The War Memorial bus stop is operated by A2B travel group.

Bus service 26 is available from the War Memorial bus stops and provides a route between Royston and Cambridge every 1-2 hours, from 6am to 6pm, every Monday – Saturday. The service does not operate on Sundays or on Public Holidays.

For more information on the bus service provided by A2B bus and coach, visit www.a2bbusandcoach.com/

Travel by Rail

Why take the train?

  • Taking the train means you can work on the go or relax, without the stress of driving and parking.
  • It’s good for the planet; trainline will show you how much C02 you saved based on your journeys!
  • It can be faster than travelling by road.

You can reach Foxton Rail Station within a 5-minute walk or 1-minute cycle. It is approximately 400m from your workplace on Station Road. Services to London Kings Cross and Cambridge operate twice per hour.

Foxton Rail service provides cycle parking and cycle charging facilities. At Foxton Rail Station, there are accessible ticket machines with an induction loop, seating area and a ramp for train access. Tactile warnings are on all platforms.

For more information on Foxton Rail Station and Service, visit www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/station-information/station-information/FXN/Foxton

For live updates on the rail services across the country including those local to you, visit www.nationalrail.co.uk/, search your station and click on arrivals and departures.

Railcard

Get 1/3 off the price of train fares for a year with a Railcard. With 8 different railcards available, there is sure to be one for you.

For more information, visit www.railcard.co.uk/ to see what savings you could make.

 Car Travel Options

Park and Ride

The Press is located within 7km south-west of the Trumpington Park and Ride Facilities which provides a regular service into Cambridge operating Monday to Friday from 7.00am- 8.10pm with up to 6 services per hour and on a Sunday every 15 minutes from 9.00am- 6.00pm.

For more information on Cambridge’s Park and Ride services, visit https://cambridgeparkandride.info/

Car Sharing

Car sharing is a great way to cut down your car use and connect with your friends, family, and other members of your community. Car sharing is accessible to all and can be done whether you are travelling to work with colleagues or parents to your child’s school, or even with friends to go shopping.

LiftShare is a great way to car share and travel with like-minded people in your area who are travelling to the same destination as you.

For more information, visit https://liftshare.com/uk

Efficient Driving Tips

Still need to drive your own car? There are many ways to help your fuel efficiency, which in turn saves you money on your fuel bill. Why not try some of the following techniques:

  • Remove unnecessary weight from your car such as roof racks or boxes
  • Avoid breaking and accelerating hard by driving smoothly
  • Limit the use of your air conditioning
  • Check your tyres are fully inflated
  • Stick to the speed limit – speeding often leads to higher fuel consumption

Electric vehicles

Considering the national move towards hybrid and electric vehicles in the coming years, now is the time to make the switch and go electric!

Electric and hybrid vehicles are more affordable than you think and can offer remarkable benefits such as:

  • Lower / no fuel costs
  • Lower / no emissions tax
  • Lower maintenance costs
  • Eco-friendly with no emissions

Useful Travel Contact Information

The useful sites page provides a number of links for sustainable travel including public transport and car share. Visit https://tpc-paulbashamassociates.com/useful-sites/