It takes an average of 3h 24m to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth by train, over a distance of around 122 miles (196 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Bournemouth and tickets for this journey start from £32 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:03 | |
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Last train | 20:03 | |
Departure station | Birmingham | |
Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
Journey time | From 3h 10m | |
Distance | 122 miles (196 km) | |
Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £32 | |
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The train from Birmingham to Bournemouth usually takes around 3h 19m but can take just 3h 8m on the fastest CrossCountry services, with around 16 trains running on this popular route per day. Once you're on board, you can sit back and relax, as you won’t need to make any changes along the way.
If you’re heading for a relaxing day at the beach or a wander along Boscombe Pier, use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to book your trains to Bournemouth and search for cheap ticket prices – we’ll show you how much you can save on your train tickets if you use a Railcard or travel during Off-Peak times.
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The average journey time by train between Birmingham and Bournemouth is 3 hours and 24 minutes, with around 16 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Birmingham to Bournemouth is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Birmingham to Bournemouth can start from as little as £32 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Birmingham to Bournemouth without having to change trains. There are 16 direct trains from Birmingham to Bournemouth each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Birmingham to Bournemouth leaves at 05:03. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Birmingham to Bournemouth leaves at 20:03. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Birmingham to Bournemouth cover a distance of around 122 miles (196 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Bournemouth to Birmingham.
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