How to travel from Birmingham to Poole

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Poole

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Poole among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. 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 €15, and a train costs an average of €49.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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€21

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Cheapest

€85

Average price

7h 7m

Average total duration

6h 37m

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30m

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4h 11m

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3h 41m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Birmingham to Poole

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

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bus

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

FlixBus
04:50PM6h35
Birmingham
11:25PMPoole
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:50PM6h35
Birmingham
11:25PMPoole
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:50PM6h35
Birmingham
11:25PMPoole
$341One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Poole

Travel to Poole 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 Poole.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Poole including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Poole is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Poole costing on average $62 (€49).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Birmingham to Poole is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Poole is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Poole 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 Poole:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Poole, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Poole by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Poole by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Poole often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Weymouth, Longford, Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poole and these popular destinations at a great price.

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