Poole to Birmingham International by train

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Overview: trains from Poole to Birmingham International

Find the key information for travelling by train from Poole to Birmingham International, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:00 View journey
Last train 22:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 26m View journey
Distance (km) 194
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey £79.80 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 39m
Train operators 8

Travelling from Poole to Birmingham International by train

Considering a train trip from Poole to Birmingham International? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Poole and Birmingham International: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Poole to Birmingham International:

  • Cheapest tickets: £79.80

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Poole to Birmingham International departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 44 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:00 and the last one is at 22:54. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:21, with the last one at 22:50.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Poole to Birmingham International?

On this route spanning 194 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Poole and Birmingham International

Tickets for travel between Poole and Birmingham International can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

More information on train travel from Poole to Birmingham International

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Birmingham International city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Poole to Birmingham International

Want to know more about your journey from Poole to Birmingham International? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Poole and Birmingham International is 194 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.