There are 4 ways to get from Dunstable to Poole by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leagrave to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 27m£63–108Bus via Luton DART Parkway
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
5h 6m£18–28Drive 125.1 mi
- Drive from Dunstable to Poolecar 125.1 mi
2h 20m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 47m£23–41
Dunstable to Poole by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dunstable to Poole is to bus via Luton DART Parkway which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Dunstable to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Dunstable to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via Luton DART Parkway and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Poole. However, there are services departing from Leagrave and arriving at Poole via West Hampstead station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Dunstable and Poole is 149 miles. The road distance is 125.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Dunstable to Poole, including transfers.
Dunstable to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Dunstable to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
The best way to get from Dunstable to Poole is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Luton DART Parkway, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Dunstable, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Leagrave to Poole via West Hampstead Thameslink, West Hampstead station, Waterloo station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Poole Seldown Coach Station via Hampton by Hilton, Luton DART Parkway, and London Heathrow Airport in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Leagrave to West Hampstead Thameslink
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Luton DART Parkway to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Dunstable to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Dunstable to Poole train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at West Hampstead Thameslink station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dunstable to Poole is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Dunstable to Poole.
Book your Dunstable to Poole train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2452+ hotels available in Poole.
















