What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Poole?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Poole is to train and bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £25 - £75 and takes 6h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Poole?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Poole. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Poole?

The distance between Cambridge and Poole is 173 miles. The road distance is 159.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Poole without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Poole?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Cambridge to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Poole bus from?

Cambridge to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Poole train from?

Cambridge to Poole train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Poole?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Poole is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Cambridge to Poole bus arrive?

Cambridge to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Poole train arrive?

Cambridge to Poole train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Poole is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cambridge to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Poole?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Poole?

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Cambridge to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 46m
£34–117
Train, bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 8m
£25–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
5h 38m
£42–96
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Poolecar 158.8 mi
2h 52m
£39–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from Tottenham Hale Bus Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
4h 32m
£32–120

Cambridge to Poole by train, foot, and subway

228Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.5 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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