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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Poole is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Poole is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £240.

Is there a direct ferry between Birkenhead and Poole?

No, there is no direct ferry from Birkenhead to Poole. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Poole via Isle of Man Douglas, Dublin Terminal 1 and Port of Cherbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Poole. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Poole?

The distance between Birkenhead and Poole is 309 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 59m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Birkenhead to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Poole train from?

Birkenhead to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Poole train arrive?

Birkenhead to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Poole is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Birkenhead to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Birkenhead to Poole - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Birkenhead to Poole by train, car ferry, car, bus, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 59m
£115–217
Drive 224.4 mi
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1. Drive from Birkenhead to Poolecar 224.4 mi
4h 51m
£56–80
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
33h 10m
£369–1,576
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly, 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 Pooletrain
4h 15m
£89–232
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 22m
£122–208
Fly from Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 14m
£102–268

Birkenhead to Poole by train and subway

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Poole via Isle of Man Douglas, Dublin Terminal 1, and Port of Cherbourg in around 33h 10m.

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