How far is Cambridge from Birmingham?

About 88 miles (141 km) separate Cambridge and Birmingham.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Cambridge to Birmingham leave from City Centre and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Jewellery Quarter, Thinktank Science Museum, The National Sea Life and Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

Bus Cambridge to Birmingham from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Cambridge to Birmingham on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:50pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 15m	7:05pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
9:50am	City Centre	3h 5m	12:55pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
9:50am	City Centre	3h 40m	1:30pm	Coach Station	No tags
1:00pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	7h 55m	8:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
9:50am	City Centre	3h 40m	1:30pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cambridge to Birmingham on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 50m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
1:50am	City Centre	2h 50m	4:40am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
1:50am	City Centre	3h 15m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
3:15am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	7h 50m	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
1:50am	City Centre	3h 15m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Cambridge to Birmingham on November 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	6h 50m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
1:50am	City Centre	2h 50m	4:40am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	Fastest
1:50am	City Centre	3h 15m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags
3:15am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	7h 50m	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
1:50am	City Centre	3h 15m	5:05am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cambridge to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, 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$17 - $76	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $214	Average Duration2h 38m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $22	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,700 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29700 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 $25

National Express Cambridge Birmingham recent customer reviews

I'm very happy with the service

Jewhen S.

May 24, 2022

Its good

Trishanya H.

December 24, 2021

It was very pleasant

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April 17, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,226 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

3.5/54,267 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 traveling from Cambridge to Birmingham by bus

How far is Cambridge from Birmingham?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/06

$68

11/07

$15

Today

$27

11/09

$15

11/10

$16

11/11

$16

11/12

$16

11/13

$16

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 7, 2025 with a price of $15

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 $15 to $76 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 $15 which is on 2025-11-09.

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.

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