Running 9 times a day with CrossCountry*
*Based on scheduled timetable
Take advantage of discounted train tickets up to 15 minutes prior to departure, when you purchase Advance tickets.
Kick back and relax on your journey from Birmingham to Bournemouth with CrossCountry. When you travel on one of our trains, you'll get excellent service and a great travel experience. Travelling around the country has never been so comfortable.
Buy tickets for any train journey in Britain. We cross more of the country than any other train company.
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From activities for the kids to nightlife for the grown-ups, Bournemouth has you covered. CrossCountry runs direct trains to Bournemouth, so you'll arrive ready to explore. However long you decide to stay, you'll find Bournemouth ready for you, and CrossCountry ready to take you there.
Yes, regular direct trains run between Birmingham and Bournemouth with CrossCountry.
As you would expect from CrossCountry, our service from Birmingham to Bournemouth has lots of amenities to enjoy. Take advantage of the at-seat service providing drinks and a selection of snacks, as well as plentiful seating choices and charge points (subject to availability). We have everything you need onboard to have a great train journey.
Yes! Surf the web as you would at home with our free on-board WiFi on all our trains from Birmingham to Bournemouth.
T&Cs apply. Visit our WiFi On-Board page for more information.
In most cases, if you have an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket, you can reserve a seat using our ten minute reservation service. The good news is that this service is available in both Standard and First Class, and it's also available to season ticket holders! Check out our Ten Minute Reservation page for more!
We want to help you travel as cheaply as possible to connect you with the people and places you love. There are lots of ways to find cheaper tickets - from being flexible with timing to booking ahead. Keep an eye on our special offers page and check out our guide to finding cheap tickets for more tips.
If you're a railcard holder, you're in luck - there's a good chance you'll be able to save up to 1/3 on your ticket from Birmingham to Bournemouth. We accept railcards on most of our services, so check out our Railcards page for more information about your specific railcard.
For full information about Bournemouth station, check out our station guide.
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