How to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bournemouth

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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€24

Average price

Cheapest

€76

Average price

6h 17m

Average total duration

5h 47m

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30m

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4h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 30m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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from Birmingham to Bournemouth

How to get from Birmingham to Bournemouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:50AM6h10
Birmingham
03:00PMBournemouth
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:50AM6h10
Birmingham
03:00PMBournemouth
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:30PM5h35
Birmingham
02:05AMBournemouth
$1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:15PM6h45
Birmingham
12:00AMBournemouth
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
10:50AM6h45
Birmingham
05:35PMBournemouth
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:50PM6h15
Birmingham
11:05PMBournemouth
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth

Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bournemouth.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Bournemouth including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bournemouth:

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bournemouth costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Birmingham to Bournemouth is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Bournemouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.
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