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 Bournemouth to Birmingham 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, Birmingham has you covered. CrossCountry runs direct trains to Birmingham, so you'll arrive ready to explore. However long you decide to stay, you'll find Birmingham ready for you, and CrossCountry ready to take you there.
Yes, there are direct trains from Bournemouth to Birmingham on the CrossCountry network.
Travel from Bournemouth to Birmingham in comfort with CrossCountry � you'll find all the amenities you would expect available for you to enjoy. Discover our range of seating options, including table groupings . On most of our services you can make yourself at home with both our electric points, subject to availability, and at-seat service offering a variety of light refreshments.
Yes! Surf the web as you would at home with our free on-board WiFi on all our trains from Bournemouth to Birmingham.
T&Cs apply. Visit our WiFi On-Board page for more information.
If you're travelling from Bournemouth to Birmingham and want to reserve a seat, check out our ten-minute reservation service. You'll find all the info you need on our Ten Minute Reservation page, but the good news is that it's available on most CrossCountry services for Anytime and Off-Peak ticket holders.
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.
There's a good chance that you can use your railcard on our service from Bournemouth to Birmingham. For full information, make sure you check out our Railcards page.
For full information about Birmingham station, check out our station guide.
Whether you're looking to have a fun day out or are planning a longer stay, our destination guide can help you plan the perfect trip!
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