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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Poole is to bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Windmill Road and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Poole. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Poole via London Victoria, Clapham Junction and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Poole?

The distance between Gillingham and Poole is 148 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Poole without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Gillingham to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Poole bus from?

Gillingham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Poole train from?

Gillingham to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Poole?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Poole is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Gillingham to Poole bus arrive?

Gillingham to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Gillingham to Poole train arrive?

Gillingham to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Poole is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Gillingham to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Bridgetrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 12m
£23–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
7h 8m
£21–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
5h 35m
£23–58
Drive 139.2 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Poolecar 139.2 mi
2h 41m
£35–50
Train via Basingstoke
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Pooletrain
4h 41m
£46–117

Gillingham to Poole by train and bus

225Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Poole via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and London Waterloo in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Windmill Road to Seldown Coach Station via Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 8m.

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