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 which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 12m.

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 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 12m.

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 48m.

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 48m and costs £100 - £240.

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 FlixBus, 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 48m and costs £100 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Poole to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Poole to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Green Line Coach 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near 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 Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3h 56m
£104–232
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Green Line Coach StationUk061
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
12h 12m
£32–110
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 48m
£105–240
Drive 428.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Edinburgh428.6 mi
7h 49m
£106–153
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 21m
£90–285
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 44m
£61–277
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 29m
£81–224
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 36m
£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 51m
£80–208
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Stockport / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
10h 8m
£65–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn10
13h 40m
£40–124

Poole to Edinburgh by train and subway

124Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.6 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 Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 12h 12m.

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