How far is Birmingham from Cambridge?

The distance between the two cities is 88 miles (141 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge?

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Cambridge leave from Birmingham Airport and arrive at City Centre. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cambridge?

Once in Cambridge, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Round Church, Footlights Performance, Anglesey Abbey Gardens & Lode Mill, Trinity Great Court and The River Cam.

Bus Birmingham to Cambridge from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	3h 50m	6:50pm	City Centre	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Coach Station	5h 40m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 55m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Coach Station	5h 40m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Coach Station	3h 35m	9:35pm	City Centre	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Coach Station	5h 40m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Coach Station	5h 40m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Coach Station	5h 50m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 55m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Coach Station	5h 50m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Coach Station	5h 50m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 55m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Coach Station	5h 50m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:01 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

87 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $72	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $213	Average Duration2h 47m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $22	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $21

National Express Birmingham Cambridge recent customer reviews

I wasn't able to bored the bus at all.i was two minutes late because of traffic

Wilhermina B.

October 2, 2023

Really good

Steve M.

August 22, 2022

It was a very good trip.

Mohsin Israr K.

March 3, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Customers appreciate the punctuality of the bus and the availability of power points on board. However, there are suggestions for improved timely connections with Newcastle under Lyme in both directions.

Megabus Birmingham Cambridge recent customer reviews

My bus from Coventry was half an hour late. There was no information about this at the station and when I spoke to a megabus employee, to try and establish if I was in the right place, they told me they couldn't help me and we're quite rude. It was actually another passenger who told me they had checked the coach tracker (which wasn't working for me at the time) and that the bus was late.

Meagan G.

August 27, 2023

Would be wonderful to have a timely connection with Newcastle under Lyme both directions

Alexandra S.

June 16, 2023

Comfortable, friendly driver

Hazvinei S.

October 13, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cambridge?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Cambridge

A - City Centre

B - Drummer St

C - Cambridge Bus Stop Queen's Road

D - Cambridge Parkside

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Cambridge by bus

How far is Birmingham from Cambridge?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cambridge?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$23

11/14

$27

Today

$27

11/16

$27

11/17

$23

11/18

$17

11/19

$18

11/20

$16

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cambridge was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $79 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.