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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 €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. 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 €58, while a train costs an average of €114.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€58 Average price Cheapest | €114 Average price | €55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Poole to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Poole to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Birmingham:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Birmingham costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€3. The journey takes 5h 17m versus 3h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Poole to Birmingham
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 AM 7h50 Poole 8:10 AM Birmingham €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:20 AM 7h50 Poole 8:10 AM Birmingham €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:30 AM 7h15 Poole 3:45 PM Birmingham €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:45 PM 8h20 Poole 12:05 AM Birmingham €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Birmingham:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Birmingham costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
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