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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 05 Dec

Cheapest

£15

Average

£60

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C79422

05:572h48

Cambridge station (CBG)

08:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£151One-way

0 changes

C79420

05:152h44

Cambridge station (CBG)

07:59Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£171One-way

0 changes

G54458

05:233h04

Cambridge station (CBG)

08:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1461One-way

2 changes

Cambridge to Birmingham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 5 December

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Cross Country C79420 Cross Country \| C79420	05:15 Cambridge station (CBG)	2h44	07:59 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast G54458 Thameslink \| G54458	05:23 Cambridge station (CBG)	3h04	08:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2 changes
Cross Country C79422 Cross Country \| C79422	05:57 Cambridge station (CBG)	2h48	08:45 Birmingham New Street (BHM)	0 changesDirect
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Train times from Cambridge to Birmingham

Showing times and prices for 05 Dec

Fastest Journey

2 h 44 m

Average

2 h 52 m

Trains per day

Distance

141 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Cambridge for Birmingham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

C79420

05:152h44

Cambridge station (CBG)

07:59Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£171One-way

0 changes

C79422

05:572h48

Cambridge station (CBG)

08:45Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£151One-way

0 changes

G54458

05:233h04

Cambridge station (CBG)

08:27Birmingham New Street (BHM)

£1461One-way

2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cambridge to Birmingham

Trains from Cambridge to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £10 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Distance

140 km

Average train duration

2h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£15

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 38m

First train

04:48

Last train

23:53

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £10

Train providers: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways trains Cambridge to Birmingham

Find the best trains to Birmingham from Cambridge with Omio's travel partners CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and Chiltern Railways from £26. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Birmingham from Cambridge. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Cambridge to Birmingham train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: £26
CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Cambridge to Birmingham with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £35

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains between Cambridge and Birmingham. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Chiltern Railways from Cambridge to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: £49

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

West Midlands Trains from Cambridge to Birmingham train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 40 min
Cheapest Price: £75

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Trains from Cambridge to Birmingham: Journey Details

Direct trains from Cambridge to Birmingham are operated by CrossCountry and depart once an hour. Great Northern and Virgin Trains also provide two services an hour, which involve a connection in London. Trains run from early morning until around 9:00 p.m., seven days a week, with journey times of approximately 3 hours on all routes.

Taking the Train from Cambridge to Birmingham

Trains from Cambridge to London depart from Cambridge Railway Station, located just under 2 km from the city centre. The station is linked to the city by frequent Stagecoach Citibuses, which also run to nearby towns, such as Saffron Waldon and the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. Driving is discouraged in Cambridge City Centre, which has Park and Ride facilities as well as numerous bus routes, including night services on Fridays and Saturdays. A taxi rank is located at Cambridge Station.

Getting into Birmingham by Train

Much of Birmingham has been rebuilt since the Second World War but does still retain some elegant Victorian buildings from its industrial heyday. Birmingham is now a popular city break destination with plenty of culture, shopping and dining to offer visitors, as well as tranquil park and canal side areas. Popular attractions are the Birmingham Museum and Fine Art Gallery, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts and Cadbury World. Warwick Castle and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon are also close by. Trains from Cambridge to Birmingham arrive at Birmingham New Street Station, close to the heart of the city. The station is linked to the city centre by Birmingham's new Metro system and several bus routes, operated Network West Midlands. Taxis are available at Birmingham New Street Station.

FAQs: Cambridge to Birmingham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Cambridge to Birmingham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Birmingham.

Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cambridge to Birmingham is £38; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cambridge to Birmingham train time is 2 h 38 min covering the 87 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cambridge to Birmingham leaves at 04: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cambridge to Birmingham leaves at 23: 53.

There are 6 trains a day from Cambridge to Birmingham which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or West Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the route from Cambridge to Birmingham you can take a train with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Cambridge and Birmingham on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cambridge, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birmingham New Street, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Birmingham from Cambridge is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham by train is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Birmingham

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

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