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Compare all timetables for the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Birmingham to Cambridge from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
$17
tomorrow
$16
Friday
$19
Saturday
$21
Sunday
$21
Monday
$17
Tuesday
$17

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 55m 7:30 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 3:25 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 8h 5m 1:30 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:35 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 6h 5m 3:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:40 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $17
National Express 4h 10m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 4:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:15 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $16
FlixBus 8h 10m 5:45 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $16
FlixBus 6h 25m 3:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $16
National Express 4h 10m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 55m 4:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:55 AM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 55m 5:45 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:40 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 55m 7:30 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 3:25 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $19
National Express 4h 10m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 25m 3:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $21
FlixBus 7h 50m 6:00 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:50 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $21
FlixBus 6h 5m 3:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 9:40 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $21
National Express 3h 50m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 6:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 4:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:15 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $21
FlixBus 8h 10m 5:45 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $21
FlixBus 8h 20m 7:30 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 3:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $21
National Express 3h 50m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 6:50 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 15m 4:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 11:15 AM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $17
FlixBus 6h 25m 3:35 PM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:00 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $17
FlixBus 8h 10m 5:45 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:55 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $18
National Express 4h 10m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 55m 4:00 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 10:55 AM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 7h 55m 5:45 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 1:40 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $17
FlixBus 7h 55m 7:30 AM Birmingham Great Charles St Queensway 3:25 PM Cambridge Trumpington Park and Ride  Economy $17
National Express 4h 10m 3:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 7:10 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23
National Express 3h 35m 6:00 PM Birmingham Coach Station 9:35 PM Cambridge Parkside  Economy $23

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Cambridge is $16 on 2/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Birmingham and Cambridge

See here how frequent the connections between Birmingham and Cambridge are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Birmingham to Cambridge. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Birmingham and Cambridge.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 42 buses from Birmingham to Cambridge, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Cambridge, with 21 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 16 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge starting from $16!

Cheapest Bus $16
Fastest Bus 3h 35m
Earliest Bus 6:45 AM
Latest Bus 6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 87.2 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Cambridge

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Birmingham for Cambridge: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$17
Thursday 01/29
$23
Friday 01/30
$19
Saturday 01/31
$21
Sunday 02/01
$23
Monday 02/02
$17
Tuesday 02/03
$23
Wednesday 02/04
$17
Thursday 02/05
$23
Friday 02/06
$17
Saturday 02/07
$19
Sunday 02/08
$19
Monday 02/09
$17
Tuesday 02/10
$23
Wednesday 02/11
$17
Thursday 02/12
$16
Friday 02/13
$21
Saturday 02/14
$21
Sunday 02/15
$23
Monday 02/16
$21
Tuesday 02/17
$23
Wednesday 02/18
$23
Thursday 02/19
$18
Friday 02/20
$21
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Birmingham to Cambridge

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $16, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Cambridge. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $19.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Birmingham to Cambridge

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 Birmingham to Cambridge 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 Birmingham to Cambridge, 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 Birmingham to Cambridge are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Birmingham and Cambridge

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

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 Birmingham to Cambridge? Compare all modes of transports from Birmingham to Cambridge.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge

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

FAQs about the Birmingham to Cambridge bus

How much does a Birmingham Cambridge bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $16 and takes 7h 15m to reach Cambridge. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $16 and $76. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Cambridge.

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

Every day, the Birmingham to Cambridge bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Birmingham to Cambridge is offered by National Express and takes 3h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Birmingham to Cambridge?

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge from Birmingham starts at 6:45 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 Birmingham to Cambridge?

The latest bus trip departing from Birmingham for Cambridge starts at 6:00 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 Birmingham Cambridge route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Cambridge?

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

What can I take with me on the Birmingham to Cambridge 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 Birmingham Cambridge 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 Birmingham Cambridge 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 Birmingham to Cambridge on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Birmingham to Cambridge?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 16 daily trips between Birmingham and Cambridge. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Birmingham to Cambridge?

Prices and availability for 16 trips between Birmingham and Cambridge change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Cambridge

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