Local travel support
Getting to the UK and to your host's home
Once you have arrived in the UK, we can help you travel to your host's home. Ukrainian guests across the country get one free journey. You can use trains, buses, or coaches to your host's home. You will only need to show your Ukrainian passport and boarding pass. Or you can show a ticket. The ticket must show you arrived in the UK within the last 48 hours. For more information, see the Ukrainian Displaced Persons Travel Scheme.
Travel options and support in South Cambridgeshire
Public transport
Train travel
Rail use is important in the district. Plan your journey across the district and beyond using the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Travel Authority journey planner . Also, read about local travel schemes.
Bus travel
Ukrainian guests can apply to the Combined Authority for a bus pass at a reduced price if they qualify under the scheme's rules. They can do this if their main residence is in Cambridgeshire/Peterborough. If you have reached retirement age or have evidence of a qualifying disability, you may be able to apply.
For more information on The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme and if you are eligible to apply, go to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority website.
For information on school transport please visit the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
E-bike service
Bizbike community e-bike services
Cambridge Electric Transport operates its Bizbike e-bike service in several South Cambridgeshire communities. It is offering free rides to Ukrainian refugees.
The service is available in the following towns and villages:
- Northstowe
- Longstanton (at Park and Ride)
- Teversham
- The Abingtons
- Hardwick
Ukrainians who want to use the service should email info@bizbike.club and indicate their refugee status. After that they will be sent full instructions and registered for free rides.
Driving in the UK
Ukrainian driving licenses will be valid for up to 3 years from the date they arrived in the UK.
To find out more about UK driving laws, or how to apply for a driver's license, read the Government guidance.