How to travel from Birmingham to Poole

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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of kr176 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr176, while a train costs an average of kr422.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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Train

kr176

Average price

Cheapest

kr422

Average price

7h 2m

Average total duration

6h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 35m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Birmingham to Poole

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

Our recommendation

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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM5h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    7:55 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    kr1431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:30 PM5h25
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    7:55 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    kr1431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01000+South Western RailwayL80092
    8:03 AM3h33
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    11:36 AMPoole station (POO)
    kr3981One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • CrossCountryG01013+South Western RailwayL80128
    12:03 PM3h33
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    3:36 PMPoole station (POO)
    kr3981One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01003+South Western RailwayL80102
    9:03 AM3h33
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    12:36 PMPoole station (POO)
    kr3981One-way
    1 transfer
  • CrossCountryG01005+South Western RailwayL80110
    10:03 AM3h34
    Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    1:37 PMPoole station (POO)
    kr3981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:35 PM5h50
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    9:25 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    kr1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM6h30
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    4:40 PMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    kr1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM7h05
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    12:55 AMPoole, Seldown Coach Park
    kr1431One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Poole including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Poole is a bus with an average price of kr176.

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

A bus is kr245 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Poole costing on average kr422.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Poole is by train with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Poole take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 2m.

The distance from Birmingham to Poole is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Poole is:
  • Around 30 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Poole:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Poole, Seldown Coach Park.
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Poole station (POO).
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 Megabus, National Express to go to Poole by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry to go to Poole by train.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Poole to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a fulfilling visit to Poole, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days. This allows enough time to explore its beautiful harbor, visit the nearby beaches, and enjoy local attractions such as Brownsea Island and the Poole Museum.

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