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 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Poole is to bus and fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs £85 - £220.

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 Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct ferry between Birkenhead and Poole?

No, there is no direct ferry from Birkenhead to Poole. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Poole via Isle of Man Douglas, Dublin Terminal 1 and Port of Cherbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.

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 4h 59m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Poole?

The distance between Birkenhead and Poole is 309 miles. The road distance is 225.7 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 4h 59m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 4h 59m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Poole bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The 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 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Birkenhead to Poole.

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

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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 / ...
4h 59m
£116–232
Drive 224.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Poolecar 224.4 mi
4h 51m
£55–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
9h 24m
£57–146
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
33h 10m
£189–1,376
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 23m
£128–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
10h 19m
£105–190
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 Pooletrain
4h 14m
£89–211
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 11m
£97–308
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 12m
£94–341

Birkenhead to Poole by train and subway

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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