How much does a train ticket cost from Bournemouth to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

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 121 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 4m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

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.

Train Bournemouth to Birmingham from £25

Next train departures

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:20	Bournemouth	3h 31m	20:51	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	19:20	Bournemouth	3h 25m	22:45	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	09:20	Bournemouth	3h 31m	12:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	09:20	Bournemouth	3h 31m	12:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	10:20	Bournemouth	3h 31m	13:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures from Bournemouth to Birmingham on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:45	Bournemouth	3h 6m	18:51	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	19:45	Bournemouth	3h 4m	22:49	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	3h 21m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	07:30	Bournemouth	3h 21m	10:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	08:40	Bournemouth	3h 11m	11:51	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:49 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £19, 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£13 - £148	Average duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£26 - £358	Average duration3h 6m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £19	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at £26

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

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 vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bournemouth to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Bournemouth to Birmingham start from £26. The average price for this train route is around £136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
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 121 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 4m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Bournemouth to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
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

04/12

£37

05/12

£37

Today

£25

07/12

£26

08/12

£25

09/12

No data

10/12

No data

11/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Birmingham was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £25

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 £25 to £344 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 £25, which is on 2025-12-08.