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Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Birmingham New Street

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19

train journeys
per day

88

miles (142 kms)

2hrs 52 mins

fastest journey

00:08 / 00:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cambridge North (CMB) to Birmingham New Street

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street is approximately 88 miles (142 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 45 mins.

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 52 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:08
    7 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    07:59
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    05:33
    3 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    07:46
    2 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    10:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    08:44
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    09:43
    2 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    12:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    10:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    13:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    11:43
    2 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    14:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    12:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    15:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    13:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    16:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    14:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    17:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    15:42
    3 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    18:45
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    16:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    19:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    17:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    20:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    18:45
    2 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    21:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    19:42
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    22:38
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    20:42
    3 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    23:44
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    23:50
    8 hrs 9 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    07:59
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    23:52
    8 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    07:59
    Cambridge North
    Birmingham New Street
    Cambridge North to Birmingham New Street

About Cambridge North Station

Station name Cambridge North (CMB)
Address Cambridge North Station, Cowley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0AE
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street

The travel time between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 52 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:32.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cambridge North & Birmingham New Street. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cambridge North and Birmingham New Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.