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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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NZD 35.53
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NZD 35.53
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NZD 35.53
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NZD 35.53
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NZD 28.50
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NZD 33.92
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NZD 35.53
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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 NZD 28.50 and averaging NZD 76.78. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 38m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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08:37
2h 50m, No direct
Cambridge
11:27
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:00
2h 38m, Direct
Cambridge
11:38
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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09:09
2h 47m, No direct
Cambridge
11:56
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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09:37
2h 50m, No direct
Cambridge
12:27
Birmingham New Street
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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10:00
2h 38m, Direct
Cambridge
12:38
Birmingham New Street
CrossCountry
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10:14
2h 42m, No direct
Cambridge
12:56
Paris
Great NorthernAvanti West Coast
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Cambridge to Birmingham New Street 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 New Street
Journey time
Journey time
2h 38m
Distance
Distance
142 km
Price
Price
NZD 28.50*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Northern

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

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) 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.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street 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 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Cambridge to Birmingham New Street ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Cambridge to Birmingham New Street train ticket types

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

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