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Find the best prices from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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BHD 7.700
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BHD 5.670
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BHD 6.170
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Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street, starting from BHD 5.670 and averaging BHD 16.620. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 38m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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04:53
3h 7m, Changes required
Cambridge
08:00
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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05:15
2h 44m, Direct
Cambridge
07:59
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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05:23
3h 4m, Changes required
Cambridge
08:27
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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05:39
3h 9m, Changes required
Cambridge
08:48
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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05:53
3h 3m, Changes required
Cambridge
08:56
Birmingham New Street
ThameslinkAvanti West Coast
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05:57
2h 48m, Direct
Cambridge
08:45
Paris
CrossCountry
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Cambridge to Birmingham New Street Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:53
Last train
Last train
23:53
Departure station
Departure station
Cambridge
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham New Street
Journey time
Journey time
2h 38m
Distance
Distance
142 km
Price
Price
BHD 5.670*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cambridge to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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