How to travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Birmingham 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 51m. 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 $26.

Distance: 121 miles (196 km)

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Train

$29

Average price

Cheapest

$75

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

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4h 21m

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3h 51m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Bournemouth to Birmingham

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

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bus

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

National Express
07:15PM6h00
Bournemouth
01:15AMBirmingham
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:15PM6h00
Bournemouth
01:15AMBirmingham
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:10PM5h55
Bournemouth
07:05PMBirmingham
$371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:50AM7h05
Bournemouth
08:55AMBirmingham
$301One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:55PM6h30
Bournemouth
07:25PMBirmingham
$321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
08:25AM6h30
Bournemouth
02:55PMBirmingham
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Bournemouth to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 25m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Birmingham is approximately 121 miles (196 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Birmingham is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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