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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Poole is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Poole is to train and fly which takes 4h 47m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Poole. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Poole?

The distance between Birkenhead and Poole is 309 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Birkenhead to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Poole bus from?

Birkenhead to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Poole train from?

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

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Poole?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Poole is to train via London which takes 5h 1m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birkenhead to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Poole is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Birkenhead to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 1m
£56–266
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 Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
8h 39m
£37–113
Drive 223.9 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Poolecar 223.9 mi
4h 50m
£55–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
4h 47m
£79–185
Train
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 / ...
6h 46m
£41–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 27m
£91–269
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 Pooletrain
7h 9m
£124–355
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 Pooletrain
8h 38m
£79–228

Birkenhead to Poole by bus

112Weekly Buses

8h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Seldown Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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