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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Poole is to bus which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 1m.

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 16m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

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 and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

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 56m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 Gatwick Airport North Terminal 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 56m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Gatwick to Poole bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gatwick to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gatwick to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Poole is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Gatwick to Poole.

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

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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?

There are 2448+ hotels available in Poole.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Poole by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 56m
£49–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk998 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
4h 1m
£15–31
Drive 102.7 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Poolecar 102.7 mi
2h 16m
£26–38
Train via Portsmouth
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Havanttrain
2. Take the train from Havant to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
4h 8m
£46–88
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
4h 50m
£34–47

Gatwick to Poole by train

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Poole via Clapham Junction and Basingstoke in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Poole Seldown Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 4h 1m.

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