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 £60 - £130 and takes 12h 53m.

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 56m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at St Andrew's House via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

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 55m.

How far is it from Poole to Edinburgh?

The distance between Poole and Edinburgh is 403 miles. The road distance is 431.6 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 via London which takes 6h 55m and costs £180 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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, bus or fly from Poole to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Poole to Edinburgh is to train via London which takes 6h 55m and costs £180 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 12h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £160 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Poole to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

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 432 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, plane, bus, and car

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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 Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
3h 56m
£101–236
Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
4h 2m
£33–153
Train via London
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 55m
£180–311
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Andrew's Housebus Ukn13
12h 53m
£61–121
Drive 429.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar 429.1 mi
7h 53m
£105–152
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 31m
£89–300
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 40m
£73–241
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 38m
£96–215
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 9m
£107–262
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Edinburgh / ...
9h 39m
£282–405
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
10h 10m
£203–323

Poole to Edinburgh by train and subway

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.5 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to St Andrew's House via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 53m.

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