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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Cambridge
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Cambridge, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cambridge:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cambridge costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $78 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$30. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Cambridge
How to get from Birmingham to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 AM 2h40 Birmingham 11:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 2h40 Birmingham 11:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
8:40 AM 2h40 Birmingham 11:20 AM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
G008181:22 PM 2h41 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 4:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers- G00814
12:20 PM 2h43 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:03 PM Cambridge station (CBG) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers - W33937+
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Tube from London Euston to London Kings Cross12:47 PM 2h52 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 3:39 PM Cambridge South $49 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
3:00 PM 2h40 Birmingham 5:40 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX777
6:00 PM 3h35 Birmingham, Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $21 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX777
3:00 PM 4h10 Birmingham, Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Cambridge:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Cambridge costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Cambridge as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, Thameslink, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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