There are 7 ways to get from Blackpool to Poole by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 36m£75–304Train
cheapest- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 59m£43–231Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
10h 11m£57–142Drive 264.2 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Poole264.2 mi
5h 5m£65–93Train, fly to Southampton Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
4h 53m£85–200Train, bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall St
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
8h 49m£44–205Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Woking to Poole
6h 45m£96–284
Blackpool to Poole by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Poole is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Poole is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Poole station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Poole. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Poole via Preston, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Blackpool and Poole is 342 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £310.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Blackpool to Poole, including transfers.
Blackpool to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Poole is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 11m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Poole via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Seldown Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 11m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–150
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–310
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Woking to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–200
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Blackpool to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Poole is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Blackpool to Poole.
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