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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Poole is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Poole via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Poole?

The distance between Gatwick and Poole is 134 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Poole without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Gatwick to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Poole bus from?

Gatwick to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Poole train from?

Gatwick to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Poole?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Poole is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £16 - £60 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Gatwick to Poole bus arrive?

Gatwick to Poole bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Gatwick to Poole train arrive?

Gatwick to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Poole station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Poole is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Gatwick to Poole.

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

Book your Gatwick to Poole train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Gatwick to Poole bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poole?

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Gatwick to Poole - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick 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
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 25m
£48–92
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
3h 29m
£17–60
Drive 102.7 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Poole102.7 mi
2h 14m
£26–38
Train via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Crawley to Havant
2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Poole
4h 25m
£35–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bournemouth Station206
4h 28m
£19–60

Gatwick to Poole by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Poole every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 29m.

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