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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 12h 47m.

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 3h 54m and costs £100 - £240.

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 12h 47m.

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 Clapham Junction, Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Poole to Edinburgh?

The distance between Poole and Edinburgh is 403 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 45m and costs £100 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 45m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 12h 47m.

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 Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Poole to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Edinburgh is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m 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, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3h 54m
£103–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
12h 47m
£40–124
Train
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 45m
£106–240
Drive 428.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Edinburgh428.6 mi
7h 49m
£107–154
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
5h 22m
£88–270
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 38m
£60–277
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
5h 40m
£81–233
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
6h 27m
£73–241
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouth
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BOH - EDI
4h 47m
£90–208
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 58m
£65–482
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
10h 41m
£62–472

Poole to Edinburgh by train and subway

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6h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Edinburgh Waverley via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 12h 47m.

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