What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station is to bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Birmingham New Street Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Birmingham New Street Station?

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 New Street Station?

The distance between Cambridge and Birmingham New Street Station is 137 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station?

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station bus from?

Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, which costs £11 - £19 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station bus arrive?

Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station.

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

Book your Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Birmingham New Street Station?

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Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station 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 43m
£70–110
Bus via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2h 51m
£11–19
Drive 98.9 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Stationcar 98.9 mi
1h 43m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3h 24m
£22–55

Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Station by train and foot

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Birmingham New Street Station, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway twice daily. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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