How to travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham
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Travel Information between Bournemouth and Birmingham
 | Distance | 121 miles (195 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $32 - $107 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $32 (€29) • 4 h 15 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $107 (€96) • 2 h 22 min |
 | Popular travel companies | National Express or South Western Railway |
Travel 121 miles (195 km) by bus or train from Bournemouth to Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 22 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $32 (€29). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Bournemouth to Birmingham.
Travel Tips: Travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham
There are 2 travel options from Bournemouth to Birmingham: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Bournemouth is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€29).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Birmingham:
Taking a bus is usually $75 (€67) less than taking a train to Birmingham, which costs on average $107 (€96) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Birmingham from Bournemouth is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 22 min.
Other travel options to Birmingham can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 4 h 15 min.
The Bournemouth to Birmingham distance is around 121 miles (195 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Birmingham is:
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bournemouth and Birmingham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bournemouth to Birmingham:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Most travelers board their train from Bournemouth and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
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 to go to Birmingham by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Bournemouth to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
- Travel with South Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find South Western Railway Bournemouth to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $107 (€96).
When planning your trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets cost on average $32 (€29) one way.
- Train tickets cost $107 (€96) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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