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 £45 - £230 and takes 12h 26m.

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 55m 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 London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.

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 56m.

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 56m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 via London which takes 6h 56m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £230 and takes 12h 26m.

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

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

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

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 55m
£101–236
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 48m
£35–187
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 56m
£171–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukxn10 / ...
12h 26m
£46–221
Drive 429.1 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar 429.1 mi
7h 53m
£107–155
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 22m
£107–322
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 39m
£72–231
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 37m
£91–225
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
6h 15m
£99–260
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
9h 39m
£262–375
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 9m
£197–312

Poole to Edinburgh by train and subway

195Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 400.6 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 12h 26m.

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