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

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

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.

Bus Cambridge to Birmingham from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:40	City Centre	6h 15m	04:55	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	22:40	City Centre	5h 50m	04:30	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	22:40	City Centre	6h 15m	04:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	22:40	City Centre	5h 50m	04:30	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	2h 50m	04:40	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:15	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 50m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	2h 50m	04:40	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:15	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 50m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 50m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	2h 50m	04:40	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:15	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	7h 50m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:15	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 50m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	2h 50m	04:40	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	03:15	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	7h 50m	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	01:50	City Centre	3h 15m	05:05	Coach Station	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 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, 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£13 - £60	Average duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £167	Average duration2h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £17	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. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £20

National Express Cambridge Birmingham recent customer reviews

I'm very happy with the service

Jewhen S.

24 May 2022

Its good

Trishanya H.

24 December 2021

It was very pleasant

Josefine K.

17 April 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,313 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cambridge and Birmingham?

Stops in Cambridge

A - City Centre

B - Drummer St

C - Cambridge Bus Stop Queen's Road

D - Cambridge Parkside

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cambridge to Birmingham

What's the distance between Cambridge and Birmingham by coach?
The distance between Cambridge and Birmingham by coach is approximately 88 miles (141 km).
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

12/11

£15

13/11

£16

Today

£21

15/11

£20

16/11

£20

17/11

£14

18/11

£13

19/11

£12

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Birmingham was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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 £12 to £62 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 £12, which is on 2025-11-19.

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.