How to travel from Birmingham to Cambridge

There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Cambridge: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Cambridge is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Cambridge:

A bus is generally $91 (€80) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $101 (€89) from Birmingham to Cambridge.

The quickest way to travel between Birmingham and Cambridge is by bus, which takes on average 6 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Cambridge by train can take on average 3 h 2 min.

The Birmingham to Cambridge distance is around 87 miles (140 km).

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Cambridge is:

• 1 bus a day.
• 32 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cambridge from Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Birmingham to Cambridge:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Birmingham, Brunel Street and arrive in Cambridge, Railway Station (stop 9).
• Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge depart from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Cambridge, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Cambridge by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Flixbus from Birmingham to Cambridge for $10 (€9) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Cambridge with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct bus to Cambridge with National Express or Megabus with 1 direct bus per day.
• You can find 15 direct trains per day to Cambridge with Cross Country.

Direct services to Cambridge tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from Birmingham to Cambridge, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $10 (€9) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $101 (€89) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.