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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Birkenhead is to train and fly and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct ferry between Poole and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct ferry from Poole to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Liverpool via Port of Cherbourg, Dublin Terminal 1 and Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Poole to Birkenhead?

The distance between Poole and Birkenhead is 309 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Birkenhead without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 8m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Poole to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Birkenhead bus from?

Poole to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Birkenhead train from?

Poole to Birkenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Poole to Birkenhead is to train via London which takes 5h 8m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Poole to Birkenhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Birkenhead train arrive?

Poole to Birkenhead train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Birkenhead is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Poole to Birkenhead.

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

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Poole to Birkenhead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

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There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Birkenhead by train, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 8m
£113–229
Drive 224.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Birkenheadcar 224.4 mi
4h 52m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach 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 Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
8h 52m
£60–158
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
33h 30m
£190–1,419
Train
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 / ...
7h 10m
£125–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
9h 39m
£99–190
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Poole 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 20m
£89–222
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 13m
£102–278
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
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 59m
£78–307

Poole to Birkenhead by train and subway

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 8h 52m.

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