The average train between Cambridge and West Midlands takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Cambridge to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Cambridge to West Midlands train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Cambridge and West Midlands is 145.4 km. The road distance is 225 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m.