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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Durham is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Durham. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Durham via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Poole to Durham?

The distance between Poole and Durham is 372 miles. The road distance is 334.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Durham without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Poole to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Durham?

The best way to get from Poole to Durham is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Darlington, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Poole to Durham bus arrive?

Poole to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Durham is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Poole to Durham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£128–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
11h 22m
£42–73
Bus via Darlington
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk061
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus 815
9h 20m
£58–111
Drive 332.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Durhamcar 332.3 mi
5h 41m
£84–121
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 52m
£81–188
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
8h 3m
£158–253
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 34m
£144–319
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
6h 48m
£97–344
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 36m
£81–253
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
9h 16m
£130–289

Poole to Durham by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 369.4 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Durham via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dolphin Centre, and Darlington in around 9h 20m.

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