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 18m.

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 30m and costs £100 - £240.

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 18m.

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 Stafford and Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Chester to Poole?

The distance between Chester and Poole is 254 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 which takes 5h 54m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 18m.

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 Stafford 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Chester to Poole - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 54m
£118–182
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 18m
£48–111
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Poolecar 209.5 mi
4h 33m
£51–74
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 30m
£106–238
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 33m
£95–166
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 30m
£105–272
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 23m
£90–324

Chester to Poole by train

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Poole via Stafford and Bournemouth in around 5h 54m. 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 18m.

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