The average bus between Poole and Eltham takes 15h 12m and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Poole to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Poole and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Eltham at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 5 and take an average of 15h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Poole to Eltham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Eltham station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
Poole to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Charing Cross station.
The distance between Poole and Eltham is 164.1 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Eltham High Street / Roper Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Charing Cross, and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross in around 5h 29m.