The average train between Cambridge and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Cambridge to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
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The distance between Cambridge and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 124.4 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, and Stratford-upon-Avon in around 4h 17m.