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Birmingham New Street to Cambridge Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 6,56 €, with average prices for this route around 38,44 €. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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    From 17,79 €
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    From 6,56 €
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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15:17
Birmingham New Street
18:39
Cambridge
3h 22m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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15:21
Birmingham New Street
18:48
Cambridge
3h 27m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastThameslink
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15:47
Birmingham New Street
18:58
Cambridge
3h 11m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreat Northern
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15:52
Birmingham New Street
20:08
Cambridge
4h 16m, Changes requiredCrossCountry
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16:17
Birmingham New Street
19:39
Cambridge
3h 22m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastGreater Anglia
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16:47
Birmingham New Street
19:48
Paris
3h 1m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastThameslink
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Birmingham New Street to Cambridge Train Route Details

First train
First train
08:26
Last train
Last train
22:56
Departure station
Departure station
Birmingham New Street
Arrival station
Arrival station
Cambridge
Journey time
Journey time
3h 1m
Distance
Distance
142 km
Price
Price
6,56 €*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry

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

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 Birmingham New Street to Cambridge. 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 Birmingham New Street to Cambridge 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 Birmingham New Street to Cambridge, 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 Birmingham New Street to Cambridge 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 Birmingham New Street to Cambridge more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham New Street to Cambridge Train Ticket Types

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