The average train between Cambridge and Birmingham International takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Cambridge to Birmingham International. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Birmingham International. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Birmingham International at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Birmingham International. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Birmingham International station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Cambridge to Birmingham International train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Birmingham International train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Birmingham International station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Birmingham International is 128.3 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Birmingham International via King's Cross and London Euston in around 2h 23m.