- Must visit
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Cheapest price on 02 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 02 Oct
£34
Fastest journey on 02 Oct
2 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 02 Oct
3 h 47 m
Buses on 02 Oct
7
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Fri 02 Oct, we found 7 buses from Birmingham to Cambridge, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 141 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NX777
NX777
NX707 · NX786
FlixBus
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NX777
NX777
NX707 · NX786The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Cambridge coaches for today, Thursday 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX707 · NX786 | 12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 6h55 | 18:55 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Birmingham | 2h40 | 17:40 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 15:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 19:10 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
NX777 | 18:00 Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 21:35 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 2 October | |||||
NX707 · NX786 | 4:35 Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h50 | 10:25 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
NX707 · NX786 | 6:45 Birmingham, Coach Station | 7h15 | 14:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Birmingham | 2h40 | 11:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Birmingham to Cambridge run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 141 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 141 km |
Average bus duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Discover the best of Cambridge — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Cambridge trip today.
Major university museum with classical sculptures, paintings, antiquities, and decorative arts. Strong choice for a broad first visit.
Contemporary art gallery in a former chapel, showing changing exhibitions by modern and international artists near the city centre.
Museum of Earth sciences with dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and minerals. Compact, family-friendly, and useful for a rainy day.
Riverside green linking college backs and open meadows. Ideal for walking, punting views, and classic Cambridge photographs.
Lively square and shopping area with the market, historic streets, and buskers. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre.
Historic lane of colleges, chapels, and gateways. A rewarding walk for architecture, student atmosphere, and easy access to central sights.
A Cambridge creation: a rich dessert of vanilla ice cream, raspberry sauce, whipped cream and meringue, long associated with Cambridge college dining.
A traditional Cambridgeshire farm dish of braised beef or mutton with onions and root vegetables, reflecting the county’s rural cooking heritage.
An old East Anglian fruit preserve made from windfall apples slowly cooked to a dark, tangy spread, once common in Cambridgeshire households.
Refined British tasting menus in an elegant, intimate setting just outside the city centre.
Long-running riverside restaurant known for modern European cooking and views over the Cam in a smart but relaxed room.
Popular city-centre pub serving cask ales and hearty British food in a lively, historic atmosphere.
Cambridge is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels and dining are above average, but walking and buses help keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up or tipped 10%. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) -> Cambridge City Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Cambridge by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cambridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Cambridge buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Cambridge bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple fast food and cafes inside
Free Wi-Fi available within the station. ATMs are multiple ATMs available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham.
Available at Birmingham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
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