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

The cheapest way to get from London to Poole is to bus which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Poole is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £20 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between London and Poole?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Seldown Coach Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London and Poole?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Poole. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from London to Poole?

The distance between London and Poole is 114 miles. The road distance is 107.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Poole without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £20 - £80.

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

The train from London Waterloo to Poole takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Poole bus from?

London to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Poole train from?

London to Poole train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Poole?

The best way to get from London to Poole is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £20 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the London to Poole bus arrive?

London to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the London to Poole train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Poole is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from London to Poole.

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

Book your London to Poole train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Poole?

Book your London to Poole bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2230+ hotels available in Poole.

London to Poole - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from London 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 London Waterloo to PooleLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 9m
£20–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
3h 35m
£11–40
Drive 106.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Poole106.5 mi
2h 10m
£26–38

London to Poole by train

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2h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.1 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Poole hourly. Tickets cost £20–80 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 35m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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