What is the cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £22 - £90 and takes 8h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth is to bus and fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs £75 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The distance between Birkenhead and Bournemouth is 304 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birkenhead to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus from?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Bournemouth train from?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £90 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Bournemouth train arrive?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Bournemouth is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

Book your Birkenhead to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

Book your Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2411+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Birkenhead to Bournemouth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Birkenhead to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 47m
£64–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
8h 4m
£22–89
Drive 222.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth222.5 mi
4h 39m
£55–79
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
3h 45m
£76–191
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to WolverhamptonLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 53m
£39–227
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
7h 3m
£89–264
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Reading
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
6h 8m
£95–298
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
6h 56m
£128–345

Birkenhead to Bournemouth by train and subway

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 302 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bournemouth via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bournemouth Station via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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