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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Chester. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Chester via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Poole to Chester?

The distance between Poole and Chester is 254 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Poole to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Chester train from?

Poole to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Poole to Chester?

The best way to get from Poole to Chester is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Poole to Chester bus arrive?

Poole to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Chester train arrive?

Poole to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Poole to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Chester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Poole to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Poole to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Poole to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 17m
£118–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 36m
£34–74
Drive 208.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Chestercar 208.3 mi
4h 34m
£52–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 45m
£100–210
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
9h 8m
£89–159
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 19m
£105–305
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 46m
£107–272

Poole to Chester by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Chester via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 36m.

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