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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Cambridge

Showing times and prices for 24 May

Cheapest price

£23

Average price

£52

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

5 h 55 m

Buses per day

Distance

141 km

Cheap tickets

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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £23.

Fast coaches

Of the 6 buses that leave Birmingham for Cambridge every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 141 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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.

NX777

15:003h50

Birmingham, Coach Station

18:50Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)

£231One-way

0 changes

NX707 · NX786

03:456h35

Birmingham, Coach Station

10:20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)

£531One-way

1 change

NX707 · NX786

15:306h50

Birmingham, Coach Station

22:20Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)

£581One-way

1 change

NX707 · NX786

23:456h00

Birmingham, Coach Station

05:45Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)

£581One-way

1 change

NX707 · NX786

07:356h25

Birmingham, Coach Station

14:00Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)

£581One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Cambridge

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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Most popular Coach	Train
£25 Average Price Cheapest	£52 Average Price
5h 3m average duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 33m average duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Birmingham to Cambridge bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 24 May

Last updated at 23:52

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
NX707 · NX786	Delayed 06:35 02:45Birmingham, Coach Station	6h35	09:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)	1 change
NX707 · NX786	On time 06:35 Birmingham, Coach Station	6h25	13:00 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)	1 change
NX707 · NX786	On time 11:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	6h45	17:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)	1 change
NX777	14:00 Birmingham, Coach Station	3h50	17:50 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)	0 changesdirect
NX707 · NX786	On time 14:30 Birmingham, Coach Station	6h50	21:20 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)	1 change
NX707 · NX786	On time 22:45 Birmingham, Coach Station	6h00	04:45 Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Cambridge

United Kingdom

Buses from Birmingham to Cambridge run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

140 km

Average bus duration

4h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

2h 25m

First bus

04:50

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Birmingham to Cambridge

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets to Cambridge from Birmingham from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Birmingham to Cambridge, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Birmingham to Cambridge coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h
Cheapest Price: £19
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Birmingham to Cambridge coach information:

Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £9
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Birmingham to Cambridge coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Cambridge.

Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Cambridge is £25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Cambridge coach travel time is 2 h 25 min for the 87 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Birmingham to Cambridge leaves at 04: 50. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Birmingham to Cambridge leaves at 23: 45.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Cambridge without having to change trains with Megabus. There are 2 direct coaches from Birmingham to Cambridge each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a coach from Birmingham to Cambridge, you can count on Megabus, National Express or FlixBus for the best way to get you to Cambridge. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service from Birmingham to Cambridge and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece), located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Cambridge from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Cambridge by coach is September.

You have options as you can travel from Birmingham to Cambridge 2 different ways: train or coach.

No, the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

No, luggage for the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge needs to be booked in addition.

No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from Birmingham to Cambridge.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Cambridge

Birmingham

Cambridge

The major coach station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip from Birmingham to Cambridge.

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