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Typical prices
Below are some typical prices of everyday items - please note that these can change.
| Can of cola | 50p | Swimming pool | £3.00 |
| Sandwich | £2.00 | Cinema ticket | £5.00 |
| Pint of beer | £2.80 | Taxi to city centre | £5.00 |
| Burger & chips | £3.00 | Weekly bus ticket | £9.50 |
| Cigarettes (20) | £5.00 | Return train ticket to London | £18.00 |
Bicycles
Most students hire a bicycle because it is the cheapest, quickest and easiest way to travel around the city. There are many cycle routes around the city. Long-stay students usually buy a bicycle - typically this costs about £70. Approximate hire charges are:
| 2 weeks: £25.00 | 4 weeks: £40.00 | 12 weeks: £60.00 |
Buses
The main bus station in Cambridge is called Drummer Street. You can buy tickets to the airports, and cities such as London and Edinburgh from the office there or by visiting www.nationalexpress.com coaches to all major UK airports depart from Parkside.
Taxis
All Cambridge taxis are registered and metered. There are taxi ranks (stops) at the railway station, Drummer Street bus station and St. Andrews Street. Telephone numbers for local taxi companies are:
| Panther: 715715 | Camtax: 242424 | A1 Taxis: 525555 |