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 £20 - £55 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 39m 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 and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

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 via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 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 39m to drive from Gillingham to Poole.

How do I get a train ticket from Gillingham to 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London VictoriaDover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 2m
£40–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
7h 8m
£20–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London VictoriaDover Priory - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Seldown Coach StationUk061
4h 25m
£24–70
Drive 139.2 mi
1. Drive from Gillingham to Poole139.2 mi
2h 39m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to London BridgeRainham / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
4h 14m
£30–135

Gillingham to Poole by train

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Distance: 147.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Poole via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 4h 2m. 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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