What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth is to bus and fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The distance between Birkenhead and Bournemouth is 262 miles. The road distance is 223.3 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £100 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus from?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Bournemouth train from?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Bournemouth train arrive?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Bournemouth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

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There are 7 ways to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 47m
£101–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
7h 3m
£41–75
Drive 222 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouthcar 222 mi
4h 42m
£56–80
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
3h 58m
£86–214
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 47m
£90–158
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 47m
£105–242
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 43m
£72–261

Birkenhead to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bournemouth Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 3m.

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