How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge?

The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge start from $23. The average price for this route is around $36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Cambridge?

The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Cambridge is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 142 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Megabus UK .

Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Cambridge route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , National Express , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge?

The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Cambridge at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Cambridge?

A bus trip from Birmingham to Cambridge generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Cambridge?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Cambridge?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Cambridge?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Birmingham to Cambridge from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	4h 10m	7:10pm	City Centre	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Coach Station	6h 55m	6:55pm	City Centre	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	8h 5m	9:35pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Coach Station	6h 55m	6:55pm	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	3h 50m	6:50pm	City Centre	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Coach Station	5h 40m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	4:45am	Coach Station	5h 40m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Cambridge on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 55m	10:55am	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	Cheapest
Bus	6:25pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 10m	9:35pm	City Centre	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Coach Station	5h 50m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags
Bus	5:45am	Great Charles Street Queensway	7h 55m	1:40pm	Cambridge (Trumpington Park and Ride)	No tags
Bus	4:35am	Coach Station	5h 50m	10:25am	City Centre	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:54 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Cambridge

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 6 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

6h 45mAverage Duration

142 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $106	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $204	Average Duration2h 46m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Cambridge?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Cambridge

A
City Centre
37 Parkside, Cambridge CB1 1PN, UK
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B
Drummer St
19305 Parker St, Cambridge CB1 1NQ, UK
C
Cambridge Bus Stop Queen's Road
Granta Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1RS, UK
D
Cambridge Parkside
Gonville Pl, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 1NA, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,738 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29738 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $36

National Express Birmingham Cambridge recent customer reviews

I wasn't able to bored the bus at all.i was two minutes late because of traffic

Wilhermina B.

October 2, 2023

Really good

Steve M.

August 22, 2022

It was a very good trip.

Mohsin Israr K.

March 3, 2019

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers appreciate the punctuality of the bus and the availability of power points on board. However, there are suggestions for improved timely connections with Newcastle under Lyme in both directions.

Megabus Birmingham Cambridge recent customer reviews

My bus from Coventry was half an hour late. There was no information about this at the station and when I spoke to a megabus employee, to try and establish if I was in the right place, they told me they couldn't help me and we're quite rude. It was actually another passenger who told me they had checked the coach tracker (which wasn't working for me at the time) and that the bus was late.

Meagan G.

August 27, 2023

Would be wonderful to have a timely connection with Newcastle under Lyme both directions

Alexandra S.

June 16, 2023

Comfortable, friendly driver

Hazvinei S.

October 13, 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Cambridge by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge?
The cheapest bus tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge start from $23. The average price for this route is around $36. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Birmingham to Cambridge?
The average bus travel time from Birmingham to Cambridge is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 142 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 2h 25m and is operated by Megabus UK.
Which bus companies service the Birmingham to Cambridge route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, National Express, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Birmingham to Cambridge?
The earliest bus departs from Birmingham to Cambridge at 4:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Birmingham to Cambridge?
A bus trip from Birmingham to Cambridge generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Birmingham to Cambridge?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Cambridge?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Birmingham to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Birmingham to Cambridge?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$36

11-27

$36

Today

$36

11-29

$39

11-30

$30

12-01

$27

12-02

$24

12-03

$25

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Cambridge was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Cambridge, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $24 to $111 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.