There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to West Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 44m£79–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
5h 45m£30–52Drive 145.9 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to West Midlandscar 145.9 mi
2h 59m£37–53
Bournemouth to West Midlands by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to West Midlands is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to West Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Crocketts Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Markets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Bournemouth and West Midlands is 180 miles. The road distance is 146.8 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bournemouth to West Midlands, including transfers.
Bournemouth to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to West Midlands is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Crocketts Lane via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Markets in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to West Midlands is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Bournemouth to West Midlands.
There are 3358+ hotels available in West Midlands.