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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham NEC and Cambridge takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC to Cambridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham NEC to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham NEC and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham International and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 52m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 12m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern2h 22m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 12m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern2h 22m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern2h 21m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern3h 6m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsGreat Northern3h 23m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 12m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern2h 22m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 12m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern2h 22m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 12m • 1 change
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    Caledonian SleeperGreat Northern2h 22m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastGreat Northern2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham NEC to Cambridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham NEC to Cambridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Birmingham NEC, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a vehicle from Birmingham NEC to Cambridge via Birmingham International, London Euston, and King's Cross in around 2h 36m.

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