Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 27 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
CrossCountryTrain
Bournemouth
Birmingham New StreetCheapest
CrossCountryTrain
Bournemouth
Birmingham New StreetFastest
CrossCountryTrain
Bournemouth
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Bournemouth
Birmingham New StreetNo tags
CrossCountryTrain
Bournemouth
Birmingham New StreetNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:43 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 513, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 50mAverage duration
197 kmDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 271 - R 3 250Average duration5h 55m
5kg CO₂e
Average priceR 558 - R 7 741Average duration3h 6m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 513 - R 513Average duration2h 50m
8kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bournemouth to Birmingham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

    The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham start from R 558. The average price for this train route is around R 2 653. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

    The average train journey time from Bournemouth to Birmingham is 3h 6m, covering a distance of 195 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 3m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Birmingham route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

    The earliest train from Bournemouth to Birmingham departs at 07:30. And the latest train departs at 19:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/01
R 612
25/01
R 615
Today
R 615
27/01
R 537
28/01
R 530
29/01
R 536
30/01
R 528
31/01
R 538
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham was searched and found on 30 Jan 2026 with a price of R 528

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 528 to R 7 393 for a train ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 528, which is on 2026-01-30.

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