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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Poole is to train and bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Poole. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Poole via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Poole?

The distance between Chelmsford and Poole is 148 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £29 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Chelmsford to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Poole bus from?

Chelmsford to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Poole train from?

Chelmsford to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Poole?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Poole is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £29 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chelmsford to Poole train arrive?

Chelmsford to Poole train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Poole is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Chelmsford to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Chelmsford to Poole - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 20m
£29–117
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
5h 24m
£30–44
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Poolecar 140 mi
3h 8m
£34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
6h 8m
£36–75

Chelmsford to Poole by train, subway, foot, and bus

42Weekly Services

5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Poole via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 8m.

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