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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham, 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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PHP 778.63
Tue25Nov
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PHP 883.74
Wed26Nov
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PHP 1,199.08
Thu27Nov
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PHP 1,199.08
Fri28Nov
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PHP 1,199.08
Sat29Nov
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Cambridge to Birmingham Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Cambridge to Birmingham? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as PHP 778.63, with average prices for this route around PHP 2,590.24.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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20:00
2h 38m, Direct
Cambridge
22:38
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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21:00
2h 44m, Direct
Cambridge
23:44
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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21:14
3h 41m, Changes required
Cambridge
00:55
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Birmingham Moor Street
Great NorthernChiltern Railways
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21:14
3h 56m, Changes required
Cambridge
01:10
+1
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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21:44
3h 48m, Changes required
Cambridge
01:32
+1
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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22:44
7h 31m, Changes required
Cambridge
06:15
+1
Paris
Great NorthernWest Midlands Trains
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Cambridge to Birmingham Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:15
Last train
Last train
23:53
Departure station
Departure station
Cambridge
Arrival station
Arrival station
Birmingham
Journey time
Journey time
2h 38m
Distance
Distance
142 km
Price
Price
PHP 778.63*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

How to book cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Birmingham

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Cambridge to Birmingham. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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, 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 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 of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Cambridge to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Cambridge to Birmingham 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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