There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Poole by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 11m£42–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Uk990
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
6h 26m£40–96Drive 175 mi
- Drive from Ely to Poolecar 175 mi
3h 15m£43–62Train via Reading
- Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
6h 1m£59–173
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ely to Poole is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ely to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ely to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Parkside and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Ely to Poole. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Ely and Poole is 187 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.
The best way to get from Ely to Poole without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ely to Poole, including transfers.
Ely to Poole bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Parkside station.
Ely to Poole train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.
The best way to get from Ely to Poole is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Ely, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Ely to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Seldown Coach Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 26m.
Train from Ely to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Cambridge to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–60
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Farringdon Without to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Parkside to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Ely to Poole bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Ely to Poole train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Poole is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ely to Poole.
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