The average train between Poole and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Poole to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Poole to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Poole to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with South Western Railway and Cross Country.
The distance between Poole and Birmingham NEC is 194.2 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 54m.