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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Birkenhead?

The distance between Bournemouth and Birkenhead is 262 miles. The road distance is 223.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £35 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Birkenhead bus from?

Bournemouth to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Birkenhead train from?

Bournemouth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £35 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Birkenhead train arrive?

Bournemouth to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Birkenhead is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Bournemouth to Birkenhead.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Bournemouth to Birkenhead - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 22m
£38–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
7h 52m
£30–104
Drive 222.5 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Birkenheadcar 222.5 mi
4h 45m
£54–78
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
4h 6m
£76–167
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 26m
£68–243
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
7h 50m
£75–236
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 56m
£113–337

Bournemouth to Birkenhead by train

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Birkenhead.

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Distance: 260.7 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Liverpool Lime Street via Wolverhampton in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 52m.

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