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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge Station to Birmingham is to bus which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 57m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge Station and Birmingham?

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 Station 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 Station to Birmingham?

The distance between Cambridge Station and Birmingham is 137 miles. The road distance is 99.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge Station 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 Station to Birmingham?

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Cambridge Station to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Cambridge Station to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £20 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Cambridge Station to Birmingham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cambridge Station to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge Station to Birmingham?

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

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

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

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Cambridge Station 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 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2h 57m
£12–20
Drive 98.6 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge Station to Birminghamcar 98.6 mi
1h 42m
£24–35

Cambridge Station to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 136.3 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Cambridge Station, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway twice daily. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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