What is the distance between Bournemouth and Birmingham?

The distance separating Bournemouth and Birmingham is 122 miles (197 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

If you're headed to Birmingham from Bournemouth, chances are that your bus will leave from Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Jewellery Quarter, Cadbury World, Villa Park Stadium, Winterbourne House and Garden and Spa.

Bus Bournemouth to Birmingham from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bournemouth to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	6h	1:15am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	5h 10m	11:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:30pm	Coach Station	5h 55m	10:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Bournemouth	6h 40m	10:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Coach Station	5h 55m	10:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:15pm	Coach Station	6h	1:15am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:00pm	Coach Station	4h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:50am	Coach Station	7h 20m	9:10am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	6h 30m	12:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	1:50am	Coach Station	7h 20m	9:10am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bournemouth to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

122 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $112	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $470	Average Duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bournemouth and Birmingham?

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29727 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $18

National Express Bournemouth Birmingham recent customer reviews

Good driving speed

Moreen O.

December 12, 2023

Very friendly helpful driver

David P.

August 29, 2023

It was an awesome trip

Nguher I.

April 4, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,412 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Bournemouth and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$23

11/22

$29

Today

$31

11/24

$23

11/25

$17

11/26

$17

11/27

$16

11/28

$18

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $116 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.