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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Dover is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Dover is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Pencester Road via London Victoria and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Dover. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Dover Priory via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Poole to Dover?

The distance between Poole and Dover is 194 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Dover without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Poole to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Dover?

The best way to get from Poole to Dover is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Poole to Dover bus arrive?

Poole to Dover bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Poole to Dover train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Dover is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Poole to Dover.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Poole to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Dover by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
4h 19m
£38–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 39m
£17–50
Drive 173.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Dovercar 173.1 mi
3h 7m
£42–60
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Dover Priorytrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
4h 44m
£34–152
Train via Eastbourne
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 38m
£62–116

Poole to Dover by bus

128Weekly Buses

7h 39mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Dover Priory via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Pencester Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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