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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Bournemouth Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Bournemouth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bournemouth. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

The distance between Birmingham and Bournemouth is 174 miles. The road distance is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £120.

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

The train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth takes 3h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bournemouth bus from?

Birmingham to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bournemouth train from?

Birmingham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Birmingham to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Birmingham to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birmingham to Bournemouth train arrive?

Birmingham to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Bournemouth is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Birmingham to Bournemouth.

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

Book your Birmingham to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Bournemouth?

Book your Birmingham to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2648+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Birmingham to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 12m
£75–120
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk920
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Bournemouthbus Uk061
4h 59m
£23–43
Drive 146.2 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Bournemouthcar 146.2 mi
3h
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 160
5h 5m
£25–45

Birmingham to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bournemouth via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 4h 59m.

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