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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Birkenhead?

The distance between Bournemouth and Birkenhead is 262 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Birkenhead train from?

Bournemouth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Birkenhead is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bournemouth to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

There are 2640+ hotels available in Birkenhead.

Bournemouth to Birkenhead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 23m
£124–202
Drive 222.4 mi
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1. Drive from Bournemouth to Birkenheadcar 222.4 mi
4h 46m
£55–80
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 32m
£97–238
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
5h 54m
£99–262
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 17m
£122–371

Bournemouth to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Liverpool Lime Street via Wolverhampton in around 5h 23m.

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