What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Alum Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Alum Bay is to bus and ferry which costs £24 - £27 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Alum Bay?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Alum Bay is to train and ferry and line 7 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £26 - £45.

How far is it from Poole to Alum Bay?

The distance between Poole and Alum Bay is 38 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Alum Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Alum Bay without a car is to train and ferry and line 7 bus which takes 3h 12m and costs £26 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Alum Bay?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Poole to Alum Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Alum Bay?

There are 1992+ hotels available in Alum Bay.

Poole to Alum Bay - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, line 7 bus, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Poole to Alum Bay by train, ferry, or bus

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

Train, ferry, line 7 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Brockenhurst
2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Needles Landmark Attraction7
3h 12m
£26–42
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westover Road to Main Post OfficeX2 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth
5h 11m
£24–27

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 37.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Alum Bay, England?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Alum Bay. However, you can take the train to Brockenhurst, take the train to Lymington Pier, walk to Lymington, take the ferry to Yarmouth, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 7 bus to Needles Landmark Attraction. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Needles Landmark Attraction via Bournemouth Square, Westover Road, Main Post Office, Lymington, Yarmouth, and Bus Station in around 5h 11m.

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