The average train between Poole and Birmingham takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Poole and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Poole to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Birmingham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Poole to Birmingham train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Birmingham is 196.6 km. The road distance is 288 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 6m.