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

today

$15

tomorrow

$23

Sunday

$23

Monday

$23

Tuesday

$23

Wednesday

$13

Thursday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	8:40 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	11:20 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:40:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	4:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 4:35:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:50 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 40m	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 50m	7:10 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:45 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 50m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:50 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 40m	4:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
National Express	6h 50m	7:10 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:10:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 45m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:45 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$69	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	4:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 4:35:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 15m	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$73	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 6:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:55 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$73	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	4:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:35:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 15m	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 6:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:55 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	2h 40m	8:40 AM	Birmingham	Great Charles St Queensway	11:20 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:40:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	4:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:35:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	4h 10m	3:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	7:10 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
National Express	3h 35m	6:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	9:35 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
National Express	5h 50m	4:35 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	10:25 AM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:35:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	7h 15m	6:45 AM	Birmingham	Coach Station	2:00 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 6:45:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	6h 55m	12:00 PM	Birmingham	Coach Station	6:55 PM	Cambridge	Parkside	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:00:00 PM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Birmingham to Cambridge via Coventry, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express West Midlands
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Birmingham
  Moor Street
  
  9:18 AM
  
  Coventry
  Pool Meadow Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express West Midlands goes from Moor Street, Birmingham (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM to Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 9:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 13m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  9:25 AM
  
  Coventry
  Trinity St
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Cambridge
  Parkside
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:25:00 AM to Parkside, Cambridge (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel Time is 0h 20m shorter, and you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Birmingham to Cambridge is $11 on 8/10/2026. 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Birmingham to Cambridge. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Birmingham and Cambridge.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Birmingham to Cambridge, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Birmingham and Cambridge, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Birmingham to Cambridge in one click! Book your bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	4:35 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	87.2 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Birmingham to Cambridge

Every day, 5 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 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$23

Saturday 07/25

$23

Sunday 07/26

$23

Monday 07/27

$23

Tuesday 07/28

$23

Wednesday 07/29

$23

Thursday 07/30

$23

Friday 07/31

$23

Saturday 08/01

$23

Sunday 08/02

$23

Monday 08/03

$23

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$11

Thursday 08/06

$23

Friday 08/07

$23

Saturday 08/08

$23

Sunday 08/09

$23

Monday 08/10

$11

Tuesday 08/11

$11

Wednesday 08/12

$23

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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 $11, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Birmingham to Cambridge. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $23.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge, with $11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

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.

Coach Station

Mill Lane

Bearwood

Hagley Road

Brunel Street

Brunel St

Great Charles St Queensway

Great Charles Street Queensway 142

Dudley Street

Dudley Street 89

Parkside

Parkside 36

Trumpington Park and Ride

Hauxton Road

Trumpington

High Street

Babraham Crossroads

Cambridge Rd

Jesus College

Victoria Ave

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 $11 and takes 2h 40m 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 $11 and $73. 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 5 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 FlixBus and takes 2h 40m. 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 Birmingham to Cambridge?

The earliest bus arriving in Cambridge from Birmingham starts at 4:35 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 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 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Birmingham and to Cambridge

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Birmingham and to Cambridge. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!