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Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 19 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles StreetCheapest
National Express
City Centre
Birmingham Airport - BHXFastest
National Express
City Centre
Coach StationNo tags
Flixbus
Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles StreetNo tags
National Express
City Centre
Coach StationNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham

Bus
Average priceUS$16 - US$73Average duration6h 20m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$34 - US$141Average duration2h 38m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$17 - US$17Average duration1h 40m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cambridge to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
1h 40mAverage duration
US$17Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cambridge to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$21
Average bus trip duration6h 20m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure01:50
Distance88 miles
Latest bus departure22:35

Cambridge to Birmingham Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cambridge - Birmingham

  1. What's the distance between Cambridge and Birmingham by coach?

    The distance between Cambridge and Birmingham by coach is approximately 88 miles (141 km).

  2. How can I get from Cambridge to Birmingham without driving?

    You can travel to Birmingham from Cambridge by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
16/09
US$15
17/09
US$14
Today
US$23
19/09
US$25
20/09
US$17
21/09
US$17
22/09
US$14
23/09
US$14
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cambridge to Birmingham was searched and found on 23 Sept 2025 with a price of US$14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$14 to US$82 for a bus ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$14, which is on 2025-09-23.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cambridge and Birmingham!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cambridge to Birmingham, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cambridge to Birmingham will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Train from Cambridge to Birmingham

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