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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for 28 Feb

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£57

Fastest journey

4 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 49 m

Buses per day

38

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.

Fast coaches

Of the 38 buses that leave Bournemouth station (BMH) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 195 km distance in an average of 4 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:306h55
Poole, Seldown Coach Park
19:25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
£251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
15:458h20
Poole, Seldown Coach Park
00:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
£261One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:556h30
Bournemouth, Coach Station
19:25Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
£261One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
16:107h55
Bournemouth, Coach Station
00:05Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
£261One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX035 · NX400
15:007h31
Bournemouth, University
22:31Birmingham, Coach Station
£291One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £19.

Distance: 195 km

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Train

£20

Average Price

Cheapest

£70

Average Price

5h 13m

Average total duration

4h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 29m

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30m

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Live departures

Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coaches for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 18:22
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
20:15 Westbourne, Poole Road
6h05
02:20 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
Saturday 28 February
national_expressNX035 · NX400
On time
01:32 Westbourne, Poole Road
7h23
08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX400
On time
01:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h05
08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX21005:02 Westbourne, Poole Road
5h28
10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
05:20 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h10
10:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park
7h15
13:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus06:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h50
13:15 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX21006:32 Westbourne, Poole Road
5h28
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
06:50 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h10
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX21007:50 Westbourne, Poole Road
5h50
13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:00 Poole, Seldown Coach Park
6h35
14:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX16008:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h30
12:30 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
08:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h30
13:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus08:25 Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h10
14:35 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX400
On time
08:30 Bournemouth, University
7h45
16:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX21009:15 Westbourne, Poole Road
6h20
15:35 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park
7h15
16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
09:40 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h55
15:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h50
16:45 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX55009:55 Bournemouth, University
7h40
17:35 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX16011:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h50
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
national_expressNX035 · NX55011:10 Westbourne, Poole Road
6h25
17:35 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX550
On time
11:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h05
17:35 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:30 Poole, Seldown Coach Park
6h55
19:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX21012:40 Westbourne, Poole Road
5h35
18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:55 Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h30
19:25 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
13:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h15
18:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX55114:10 Westbourne, Poole Road
6h05
20:15 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX400
On time
15:00 Bournemouth, University
7h31
22:31 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX16015:00 Bournemouth, Coach Station
4h25
19:25 Birmingham, Coach Station0 changesdirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus15:45 Poole, Seldown Coach Park
8h20
00:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX21016:10 Westbourne, Poole Road
6h15
22:25 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus16:10 Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h55
00:05 Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
16:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h55
22:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX55017:55 Westbourne, Poole Road
5h30
23:25 Birmingham, Coach Station1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX550
On time
18:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h10
23:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX400
On time
19:15 Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h00
01:15 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change
national_expressNX035 · NX210
On time
20:30 Bournemouth, Coach Station
5h50
02:20 Birmingham, Coach Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

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Buses from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 31 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.

There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:32, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 195 km distance in 4h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
195 km
Average bus duration
4h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£10
Buses per day
31
Direct buses
3
Fastest bus
4h 25m
First bus
01:32
Last bus
19:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)You can travel by bus between Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 25m
Cheapest Price
£13
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

FAQs: Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can start from as little as £10 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 4h 25m to travel the 195 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 1:32. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 19:15.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Birmingham New Street (BHM). You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bournemouth station (BMH) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Birmingham New Street (BHM) from Bournemouth station (BMH) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 25m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth station (BMH) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) including taking a train and coach.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) depends on the coach companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM):
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bournemouth station (BMH) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) with the following coach company: National Express.

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