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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £28 - £80 and takes 9h 25m.

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 25m and costs £80 - £210.

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 London Heathrow Airport T5 - and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Poole to Birkenhead?

The distance between Poole and Birkenhead is 309 miles. The road distance is 225.5 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 10m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m 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 10m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Poole to Birkenhead bus arrive?

Poole to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 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 ferry, car

There are 9 ways to get from Poole to Birkenhead by train, bus, car ferry, 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
5h 10m
£113–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
9h 25m
£28–76
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
33h 30m
£146–1,452
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Birkenheadcar 224.2 mi
4h 51m
£55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
7h 3m
£115–206
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 58m
£98–183
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 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
4h 25m
£84–201
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 1m
£107–268
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 52m
£94–296

Poole to Birkenhead by train and subway

172Weekly Services

5h 10mAverage Duration

£113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport T5 -, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 25m.

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