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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Poole is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Poole is to train and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs £100 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Poole. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Chester to Poole?

The distance between Chester and Poole is 295 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Chester to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Poole bus from?

Chester to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Poole train from?

Chester to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Poole?

The best way to get from Chester to Poole is to train via London which takes 4h 40m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Chester to Poole bus arrive?

Chester to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Poole train arrive?

Chester to Poole train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Poole is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chester to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 40m
£111–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 460
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
8h 17m
£49–114
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar 209.5 mi
4h 33m
£51–73
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
4h 29m
£106–224
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 23m
£127–189
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain
3. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Stationbus X6
8h 34m
£96–167
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
6h 35m
£106–297
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
6h 24m
£110–359

Chester to Poole by train and bus

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Poole via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Seldown Coach Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 17m.

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