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 £30 - £110 and takes 8h 2m.

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 4h 1m and costs £75 - £180.

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 Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

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 Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

The distance between Birkenhead and Bournemouth is 262 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 which takes 5h 40m and costs £40 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Bournemouth train from?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, 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 which takes 5h 40m and costs £40 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Bournemouth train arrive?

Birkenhead to Bournemouth train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Bournemouth is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouth.

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

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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
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 40m
£40–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 550 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
8h 2m
£32–102
Drive 222.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Bournemouthcar 222.5 mi
4h 41m
£54–78
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 1m
£75–177
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Fareham / ...
8h 40m
£83–165
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
5h 47m
£66–251
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 39m
£112–325
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
7h 47m
£74–237

Birkenhead to Bournemouth by train

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Bournemouth via Wolverhampton in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bournemouth Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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