The distance between Poole and Birmingham is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poole to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Birmingham → Poole if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth.
There are several options for getting from Poole to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).
The distance between Poole and Birmingham is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Poole and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poole to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Birmingham. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
CrossCountry run train services between Poole and Birmingham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poole and Birmingham. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poole and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Poole and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poole and Birmingham. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £88($105) | every 4 hours | 288km (179 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £9($11) | every 20 mins | 281km (174 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £46($55) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.