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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cambridge to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cambridge to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $15
tomorrow
from $38
Wednesday
from $17
Thursday
from $16
Friday
from $23
Saturday
from $16
Sunday
from $12

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    10:50 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $15
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:05 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $62
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    5:05 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Birmingham via Leicester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 10m
      0
      9:50 AM
      Cambridge
      Parkside
      11:30 AM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $27
      • Waiting Time 1h 15m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      2:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:15 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    3:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    11:15 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    11:15 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    2:10 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    5:15 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:15 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $17
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    2:15 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    9:05 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    5:05 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Birmingham via Leicester, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 40m
      0
      10:20 AM
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      12:05 PM
      Leicester
      Fosse Park
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      12:45 PM
      Leicester
      St. Margaret's Bus Station
      2:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $9
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    10:40 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    12:45 PM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $16
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:10 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $57

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    2h 5m
    0
    7:45 AM
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    9:50 AM
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $12
  • National Express
    3h 40m
    0
    9:50 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    1:30 PM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $21
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    10:35 PM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    5:05 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    5h 30m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    11:30 AM
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $66

Frequency of bus connections between Cambridge and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Cambridge and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Cambridge to Birmingham. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Cambridge and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Cambridge to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Birmingham, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cambridge to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Cambridge to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus $12
Fastest Bus 2h 5m
Earliest Bus 6:00 AM
Latest Bus 10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes 8 Ø
Distance 87.2 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cambridge to Birmingham

Every day, 8 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cambridge for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$40
Tuesday 05/13
$38
Wednesday 05/14
$17
Thursday 05/15
$16
Friday 05/16
$23
Saturday 05/17
$38
Sunday 05/18
$21
Monday 05/19
$25
Tuesday 05/20
$14
Wednesday 05/21
$16
Thursday 05/22
$16
Friday 05/23
$21
Saturday 05/24
$21
Sunday 05/25
$21
Monday 05/26
$25
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
$20
Thursday 05/29
$17
Friday 05/30
$21
Saturday 05/31
$21
Sunday 06/01
$21
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
$14
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
$21
Friday 06/06
$15
Saturday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cambridge to Birmingham. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham, with $12. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cambridge to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cambridge to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cambridge to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cambridge to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Cambridge to Birmingham from our users.

FlixBus from Cambridge to Birmingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cambridge to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price $12
Fastest Bus 2h 5m
Earliest Bus 8:45 AM
Last Bus 7:45 AM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Birmingham

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cambridge and Birmingham.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Cambridge to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cambridge to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cambridge to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Cambridge to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cambridge to Birmingham bus

How much does a Cambridge Birmingham bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 2h 5m to reach Birmingham. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cambridge to Birmingham?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Birmingham.

On average, how many connections are available from Cambridge to Birmingham each day?

Every day, the Cambridge to Birmingham bus route is served by approximately 8 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cambridge to Birmingham take?

The fastest bus from Cambridge to Birmingham is offered by FlixBus and takes 2h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $15. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The earliest bus arriving in Birmingham from Cambridge starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cambridge to Birmingham?

The latest bus trip departing from Cambridge for Birmingham starts at 10:35 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cambridge Birmingham route?

When traveling by bus from Cambridge to Birmingham, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cambridge to Birmingham bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cambridge Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cambridge Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cambridge to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cambridge to Birmingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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