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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Poole is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Poole is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via King Street and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Poole. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Poole via Maidstone East and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Kent to Poole?

The distance between Kent and Poole is 161 miles. The road distance is 143.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Poole without a car is to train via Maidstone East which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Kent to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Poole bus from?

Kent to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Poole train from?

Kent to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.

Train or bus from Kent to Poole?

The best way to get from Kent to Poole is to train via Maidstone East which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Kent to Poole bus arrive?

Kent to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Kent to Poole train arrive?

Kent to Poole train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Kent to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Poole is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Kent to Poole.

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

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Where can I stay near Poole?

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

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Train via Maidstone East
best
1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 38m
£64–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035 / ...
6h 43m
£27–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 33m
£38–65
Drive 142.2 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Poolecar 142.2 mi
2h 37m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Poole / ...
4h 39m
£66–132

Kent to Poole by train and foot

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Poole via Maidstone East, London Waterloo East, and London Waterloo in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Seldown Coach Station via King Street and London Victoria in around 6h 43m.

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