What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham is to bus which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Parkside and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cambridge and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The distance between Cambridge and Birmingham is 137 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £75 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Birmingham bus from?

Cambridge to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Birmingham train from?

Cambridge to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £55 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Cambridge to Birmingham bus arrive?

Cambridge to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Birmingham train arrive?

Cambridge to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Birmingham is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cambridge to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham?

Book your Cambridge to Birmingham train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham?

Book your Cambridge to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Cambridge to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 38m
£75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3h 15m
£13–55
Drive 98.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Birminghamcar 98.2 mi
1h 42m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central stationbus X5
3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3h 51m
£26–62

Cambridge to Birmingham by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.3 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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