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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poole is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Poole is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poole. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Poole?

The distance between Edinburgh and Poole is 509 miles. The road distance is 430.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poole without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Edinburgh to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poole bus from?

Edinburgh to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Poole train from?

Edinburgh to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Poole?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Poole is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £220 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poole bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poole train arrive?

Edinburgh to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Poole is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Edinburgh to Poole.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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Edinburgh to Poole - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Poole by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 5m
£159–285
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bournemouth Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Pooletrain
5h 2m
£38–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
13h 20m
£54–220
Drive 427.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar 427.8 mi
7h 54m
£106–153
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
4h 39m
£104–244
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 29m
£198–351
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukxn10
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
13h 45m
£45–79
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Pooletrain
5h 56m
£104–304
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Pooletrain
5h 7m
£74–226
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
6h 39m
£80–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
6h 12m
£100–254

Edinburgh to Poole by train, foot, and subway

200Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506.2 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Poole, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 20m.

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