National Express9.87 kg CO₂
09:50Parkside Parkside
3h 40m
13:30Coach Station Mill Lane
direct
Cambridge to Birmingham Bus
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- Lowest price from ≈ €21.00 £18.02
- Average duration 4h 38m
- Connections per day 32
- Distance 141 km
- CO₂ per person 13 kg
bus from Cambridge to Birmingham
The journey from Cambridge to Birmingham is about 141 km. On average a bus trip takes 4h 38m with 32 connections per day.
| Lowest price | ≈ €21.00 £18.02 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h 38m |
| Connections per day | 32 |
| Lowest price | ≈ €21.00 £18.02 |
| Highest price | ≈ €63.39 £54.40 |
| First departure | 05:15 AM |
| Last departure | 10:35 PM |
| Distance | 141 km |
| Departure | Cambridge |
| Arrival | Birmingham |
| Travel operator | National Express, FlixBus National Express, FlixBus |
€22.89
FlixBus9.87 kg CO₂
05:25Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
4h 10m
11:00Birmingham new street
1 changes
FlixBus9.87 kg CO₂
07:00Cambridge, Trumpington
4h 55m
13:45Birmingham new street
1 changes
National Express9.87 kg CO₂
19:10City Centre
4h
00:45Birmingham International Airport
1 changes
National Express9.87 kg CO₂
19:10Cambridge, Parkside
4h 25m
01:10Birmingham, Coach Station
1 changes
National Express9.87 kg CO₂
19:10Parkside Parkside
6h
01:10Coach Station Mill Lane
direct
Next departures from Cambridge to Birmingham
Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.
FlixBus ≈ €28.58 £24.47
05:15 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
11:00 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €28.00 £23.97
05:25 Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
11:00 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
06:00 City Centre
11:00 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
06:00 City Centre
11:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
06:00 Cambridge City Centre
11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €28.58 £24.47
06:45 Cambridge, Parkside
13:45 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €28.00 £23.97
07:00 Cambridge, Trumpington
13:45 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €26.74 £22.89
09:50 Parkside Parkside
13:30 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €3,973.98 £3,402.23
09:50 City Centre
12:55 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €3,973.98 £3,402.23
09:50 City Centre
13:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €4,686.22 £4,012.00
09:50 Cambridge, Parkside
13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
10:35 City Centre
16:40 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
10:35 Parkside Parkside
16:40 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
10:35 City Centre
16:10 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
10:35 Cambridge, Parkside
16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €33.25 £28.47
14:00 Cambridge, Parkside
20:15 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
14:15 City Centre
20:40 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
14:15 Cambridge, Parkside
21:05 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €33.25 £28.47
14:15 Cambridge, Trumpington
20:15 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
14:15 City Centre
21:05 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
14:15 Parkside Parkside
21:05 Coach Station Mill Lane
FlixBus ≈ €36.17 £30.97
16:00 Cambridge, Parkside
22:30 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €36.76 £31.47
16:15 Cambridge, Trumpington
22:30 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
19:10 Cambridge, Parkside
01:10 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
19:10 Parkside Parkside
01:10 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
19:10 City Centre
00:45 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
19:10 City Centre
01:10 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €9,974.56 £8,539.49
22:35 City Centre
04:40 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €9,974.56 £8,539.49
22:35 City Centre
05:05 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €12,000.56 £10,274.00
22:35 Cambridge, Parkside
05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €71.78 £61.45
22:35 Parkside Parkside
05:05 Coach Station Mill Lane
FlixBus ≈ €28.58 £24.47
05:15 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
11:00 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €28.00 £23.97
05:25 Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
11:00 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
06:00 City Centre
11:00 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
06:00 City Centre
11:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
06:00 Cambridge City Centre
11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €28.58 £24.47
06:45 Cambridge, Parkside
13:45 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €28.00 £23.97
07:00 Cambridge, Trumpington
13:45 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €26.74 £22.89
09:50 Parkside Parkside
13:30 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €3,973.98 £3,402.23
09:50 City Centre
12:55 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €3,973.98 £3,402.23
09:50 City Centre
13:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €4,686.22 £4,012.00
09:50 Cambridge, Parkside
13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
10:35 City Centre
16:40 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
10:35 Parkside Parkside
16:40 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
10:35 City Centre
16:10 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
10:35 Cambridge, Parkside
16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €33.25 £28.47
14:00 Cambridge, Parkside
20:15 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
14:15 City Centre
20:40 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
14:15 Cambridge, Parkside
21:05 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €33.25 £28.47
14:15 Cambridge, Trumpington
20:15 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
14:15 City Centre
21:05 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
14:15 Parkside Parkside
21:05 Coach Station Mill Lane
FlixBus ≈ €36.17 £30.97
16:00 Cambridge, Parkside
22:30 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €36.76 £31.47
16:15 Cambridge, Trumpington
22:30 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
19:10 Cambridge, Parkside
01:10 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
19:10 Parkside Parkside
01:10 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
19:10 City Centre
00:45 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
19:10 City Centre
01:10 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €9,974.56 £8,539.49
22:35 City Centre
04:40 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €9,974.56 £8,539.49
22:35 City Centre
05:05 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €12,000.56 £10,274.00
22:35 Cambridge, Parkside
05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €71.78 £61.45
22:35 Parkside Parkside
05:05 Coach Station Mill Lane
FlixBus ≈ €28.58 £24.47
05:15 Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
11:00 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €28.00 £23.97
05:25 Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)
11:00 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
06:00 City Centre
11:00 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
06:00 City Centre
11:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
06:00 Cambridge City Centre
11:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €28.58 £24.47
06:45 Cambridge, Parkside
13:45 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €28.00 £23.97
07:00 Cambridge, Trumpington
13:45 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €26.74 £22.89
09:50 Parkside Parkside
13:30 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €3,973.98 £3,402.23
09:50 City Centre
12:55 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €3,973.98 £3,402.23
09:50 City Centre
13:30 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €4,686.22 £4,012.00
09:50 Cambridge, Parkside
13:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
10:35 City Centre
16:40 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
10:35 Parkside Parkside
16:40 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
10:35 City Centre
16:10 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
10:35 Cambridge, Parkside
16:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €33.25 £28.47
14:00 Cambridge, Parkside
20:15 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
14:15 City Centre
20:40 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
14:15 Cambridge, Parkside
21:05 Birmingham, Coach Station
FlixBus ≈ €33.25 £28.47
14:15 Cambridge, Trumpington
20:15 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
14:15 City Centre
21:05 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
14:15 Parkside Parkside
21:05 Coach Station Mill Lane
FlixBus ≈ €36.17 £30.97
16:00 Cambridge, Parkside
22:30 Birmingham new street
FlixBus ≈ €36.76 £31.47
16:15 Cambridge, Trumpington
22:30 Birmingham new street
National Express ≈ €11,749.43 £10,059.00
19:10 Cambridge, Parkside
01:10 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €70.23 £60.13
19:10 Parkside Parkside
01:10 Coach Station Mill Lane
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
19:10 City Centre
00:45 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €10,925.59 £9,353.69
19:10 City Centre
01:10 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €9,974.56 £8,539.49
22:35 City Centre
04:40 Birmingham International Airport
National Express ≈ €9,974.56 £8,539.49
22:35 City Centre
05:05 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €12,000.56 £10,274.00
22:35 Cambridge, Parkside
05:05 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €71.78 £61.45
22:35 Parkside Parkside
05:05 Coach Station Mill Lane
Carriers on this route
Learn more about carriers on this route.
FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.
National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise.
Facility description
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Luggage
Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.
Accessibility
FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.
Food and drink
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.
Power sockets
Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.
Bicycle
Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.
Wi-Fi
FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.
Entertainment portal
Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.
Luggage
National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.
Food and drink
Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.
Power sockets
USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.
Accessibility
Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.
CO₂ emissions by mode
train 9.87kg
bus 10.58kg
flight 28.2kg
carpool 22.56kg
FAQ
A bus ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham costs ≈ €45.60 (£39.13). Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from ≈ €21.00 (£18.02).
The cheapest ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham costs ≈ €21.00 (£18.02). Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Cambridge and Birmingham are 141 km apart.
The journey from Cambridge to Birmingham takes about 4h 38m on average. The fastest option takes 3h 5m.
This route is served by 2 operators: National Express and FlixBus.
There are about 32 connections per day from Cambridge to Birmingham.
The first bus from Cambridge to Birmingham leaves at 05:15 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Cambridge to Birmingham leaves at 10:35 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs ≈ €21.00 (£18.02) but prices can change.
There are about 9 direct connections from Cambridge to Birmingham.
The shortest bus journey between Cambridge and Birmingham takes 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Cambridge and Birmingham.
The bus journey from Cambridge to Birmingham generates 13 kg of CO₂.