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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 2 atDeparture city: BirminghamDeparture location: Birmingham New StreetArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: CambridgeDestination location: Station RdOperated by: CrossCountry
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 2 atDeparture city: BirminghamDeparture location: Birmingham New StreetArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: CambridgeDestination location: Station RdOperated by: CrossCountryVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 2 atDeparture city: BirminghamDeparture location: Birmingham New StreetArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: CambridgeDestination location: Station RdOperated by: CrossCountryVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 2 atDeparture city: BirminghamDeparture location: Birmingham New StreetArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: CambridgeDestination location: Station RdOperated by: CrossCountryVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 2 atDeparture city: BirminghamDeparture location: Birmingham New StreetArrival time: May 2 atDestination city: CambridgeDestination location: Station RdOperated by: CrossCountryVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cambridge.
Busbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to CambridgeAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Birmingham to Cambridge: Trip Overview
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Based on 39 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $21.00
Birmingham to Cambridge Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cambridge was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $30To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $30 to $194 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-05-05.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Birmingham to Cambridge is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Cambridge you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Birmingham and Cambridge, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Birmingham to Cambridge, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
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