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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 prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price |
7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Poole to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Poole to Birmingham:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poole to Birmingham costing on average $55 (€44).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
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