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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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.

3h 35m
Duration
171 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Poole to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Poole and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 47m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 46m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 30m • 1 change
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    South Western RailwayCross Country3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole to Birmingham NEC? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m.

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