There are 3 ways to get from Solihull to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 52m£65–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 28m£32–54Drive 131.8 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Bournemouthcar 131.8 mi
3h 11m£33–47
Solihull to Bournemouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Solihull Town Centre and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Bournemouth via Leamington Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Solihull and Bournemouth is 162 miles. The road distance is 132.6 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Solihull to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Solihull to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Solihull to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leamington Spa station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Bournemouth, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre to Bournemouth Station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 28m.
Train from Leamington Spa to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Solihull to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Solihull to Bournemouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Bournemouth is 133 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Solihull to Bournemouth.
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