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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $56, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$93 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Birmingham:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 6m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bournemouth to Birmingham
How to get from Bournemouth to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX1603:00 PM4h25Bournemouth, Coach Station7:25 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1603:00 PM4h25Bournemouth, Coach Station7:25 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G009014:45 PM3h06Bournemouth station (BMH)7:51 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008871:45 PM3h06Bournemouth station (BMH)4:51 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
- G008912:45 PM3h06Bournemouth station (BMH)5:51 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
- G008953:45 PM3h06Bournemouth station (BMH)6:51 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM5h00Bournemouth, Coach Station1:25 PMBirmingham$291One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM5h15Bournemouth, Coach Station4:45 PMBirmingham$291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM6h40Bournemouth, Coach Station8:35 PMBirmingham$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Birmingham:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Birmingham costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 19m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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