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 £55 - £80 and takes 4h 51m.

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 which takes 4h 21m and costs £90 - £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 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

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 4h 59m.

How far is it from Poole to Birkenhead?

The distance between Poole and Birkenhead is 309 miles. The road distance is 225 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 4h 59m and costs £120 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 4h 59m and costs £120 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 8h 32m.

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 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m 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, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
4h 59m
£122–297
Drive 223.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Birkenheadcar 223.7 mi
4h 51m
£55–80
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 Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
8h 32m
£61–85
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
5h 46m
£96–293
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
6h 50m
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 33m
£98–165
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 21m
£94–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h
£101–328
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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
7h 14m
£130–314

Poole to Birkenhead by train and subway

194Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 32m.

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