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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Arbroath is to bus via Birmingham which costs £55 - £160 and takes 18h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Arbroath is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £120 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Arbroath via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Poole to Arbroath?

The distance between Poole and Arbroath is 584 miles. The road distance is 501.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £110 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Poole to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Arbroath bus from?

Poole to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Poole to Arbroath is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs £110 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 16h 35m.

Where does the Poole to Arbroath bus arrive?

Poole to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Arbroath is 502 miles. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Poole to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Poole to Arbroath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
8h 58m
£111–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
16h 35m
£52–143
Drive 499 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Arbroath499 mi
8h 57m
£124–179
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
5h 52m
£123–317
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroath
12h 5m
£80–478
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11 to Dundee Seagate Bus Station
18h 33m
£56–151
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Dundee Riverside Airport (DND)LHR - DND
6h 26m
£110–428
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
7h 20m
£108–355
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
8h 24m
£93–325
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
6h 49m
£105–293

Poole to Arbroath by train, subway, and foot

117Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 581 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Poole to Arbroath via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Edinburgh Bus Station Gate F-Stance 11, and Seagate Bus Station in around 16h 35m.

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