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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Poole is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 34m.

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 18m and costs £100 - £230.

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 12h 34m.

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 King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Poole?

The distance between Edinburgh and Poole is 512 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 6h 58m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 6h 58m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Poole bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Poole bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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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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

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
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 / ...
6h 58m
£83–209
Bus
cheapest
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
12h 34m
£53–111
Drive 427.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Poolecar 427.8 mi
7h 54m
£105–152
Fly 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 18m
£104–226
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
9h 20m
£66–325
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
9h 48m
£78–252
Fly 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 59m
£104–290
Fly 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
£60–230
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
6h 15m
£76–222
Fly to Bournemouth Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Pooletrain
5h 2m
£66–188
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bournemouthtrain
7h 3m
£62–412

Edinburgh to Poole by train and bus

111Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Poole via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, and London Waterloo in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 34m.

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