How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from Cambridge to Birmingham is 2h 38m, covering a distance of 88 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 38m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Cambridge to Birmingham departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 19:59.

Train Cambridge to Birmingham from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	10:38	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
Train	09:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	11:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	17:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	17:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 45m	18:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	10:38	Birmingham New Street	CheapestFastest
Train	09:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	11:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	17:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	15:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 38m	17:38	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	16:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	2h 45m	18:45	Birmingham New Street	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

87 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £57	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £85	Average duration2h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£8 - £17	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £26

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cambridge to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Cambridge to Birmingham is 2h 38m, covering a distance of 88 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 38m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Cambridge to Birmingham departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 19:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

30/11

£33

01/12

£43

Today

£25

03/12

£42

04/12

£29

05/12

£37

06/12

No data

07/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Birmingham was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

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

You can expect to pay from £25 to £105 for a train ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £25, which is on 2025-12-07.