There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Parksidebus 777
3h 10m£20–50Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 707
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
4h 38m£17–36Train
- Take the train from Coleshill Parkway to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 51m£69–105Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cambridge90.9 mi
1h 36mDrive 90.9 mi
- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridgecar 90.9 mi
1h 36m£22–32
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £16 - £40 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £21 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Parkside. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Coleshill Parkway and arriving at Cambridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cambridge is 105 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £20 - £50.
The bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Parkside takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Coleshill Parkway station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £20 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Cambridge, England?
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Parkside twice daily. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Coleshill Parkway to Cambridge hourly. Tickets cost £65–100 and the journey takes 2h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Coleshill Parkway to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cambridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cambridge.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Cambridge. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.