There are 8 ways to get from Poole to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m£129–209Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
11h 47m£42–67Bus via Darlington
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus 815
9h 21m£57–110Drive 332.3 mi
- Drive from Poole to Durhamcar 332.3 mi
5h 41m£83–120Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3h 59m£95–243Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
8h 4m£161–251Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 48m£68–292Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 46m£77–188
Poole to Durham by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Durham is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £95 - £250.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
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 5h 59m.
The distance between Poole and Durham is 372 miles. The road distance is 334.3 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £120 - £210.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Poole to Durham, including transfers.
Poole to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Durham is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Darlington, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 21m.
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 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Durham via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dolphin Centre, and Darlington in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–190
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–30
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–27
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Poole to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Durham is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Poole to Durham.
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