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 £24 - £40 and takes 2h 15m.

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 15m and costs £24 - £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 Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

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 40m.

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 40m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m 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 40m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 48m.

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 15m to drive from Gatwick to Poole.

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

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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 Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Poole / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 40m
£48–92
Bus via Slough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
3h 48m
£20–44
Drive 102.7 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Poolecar 102.7 mi
2h 15m
£25–36
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 12m
£34–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 206
4h 29m
£29–61

Gatwick to Poole by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Seldown Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 48m.

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