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Compare train and bus for Poole to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poole to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. 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 CHF15, while a train costs an average of CHF47.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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CHF15 Average price Cheapest | CHF47 Average price |
6h 33m Average total duration 6h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Poole to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poole to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:20 AM7h50Poole8:10 AMBirminghamCHF181One-way0 transfers
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12:20 AM7h50Poole8:10 AMBirminghamCHF181One-way0 transfers
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12:20 AM7h50Poole8:10 AMBirminghamCHF181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Birmingham:
A bus is CHF32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Birmingham costing on average CHF47.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poole and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poole station (POO) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Poole, Seldown Coach Park and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
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