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 - £80 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Poole is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Poole?

The distance between Chester and Poole is 295 miles. The road distance is 209.6 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 52m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 National Express, 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 52m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Chester to Poole bus arrive?

Chester to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Chester to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to 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 52m
£102–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 47m
£49–77
Drive 208.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar 208.4 mi
4h 36m
£53–76
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 27m
£117–243
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 22m
£103–157
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisburytrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
8h 23m
£82–138
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 53m
£129–422
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
8h 50m
£102–253
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
9h 23m
£111–256

Chester to Poole by train and subway

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Distance: 293.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Seldown Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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