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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Edinburgh is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £40 - £85 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Poole to Edinburgh?

The distance between Poole and Edinburgh is 512 miles. The road distance is 431.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Poole to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Poole to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £240 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Poole to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poole to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Edinburgh is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Poole to Edinburgh.

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

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Poole to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Poole to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 59m
£160–286
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
4h 49m
£39–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 25m
£54–235
Drive 428.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar 428.6 mi
7h 53m
£107–155
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
4h 16m
£106–245
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
8h 49m
£192–355
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10
13h 50m
£45–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 19m
£106–311
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 46m
£74–230
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
6h 35m
£80–189
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
6h 8m
£92–235

Poole to Edinburgh by train and subway

195Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 508.9 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Poole to Edinburgh Waverley via London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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