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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Brighton is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Brighton via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Poole to Brighton?

The distance between Poole and Brighton is 96 miles. The road distance is 97.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Poole to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Brighton bus from?

Poole to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Brighton?

The best way to get from Poole to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Poole to Brighton bus arrive?

Poole to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Brighton train arrive?

Poole to Brighton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Poole to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Brighton is 98 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Poole to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

There are 3 ways to get from Poole to Brighton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
2h 55m
£35–64
Drive 97.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Brightoncar 97.3 mi
1h 56m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
4h 45m
£37–52

Poole to Brighton by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 95.7 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Brighton via Southampton Central in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 45m.

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