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 £35 - £80 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 3h 56m and costs £90 - £220.

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 24m.

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 58m.

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 58m and costs £75 - £260.

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 or bus from Poole to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Poole to Edinburgh is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £75 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £29 - £90 and takes 12h 24m.

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 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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How do I get a bus 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 56m
£92–212
Bus via London
cheapest
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 24m
£29–87
Train
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 58m
£76–251
Drive 428.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar 428.6 mi
7h 53m
£104–151
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 29m
£95–288
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 41m
£59–190
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 33m
£61–223
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Bournemouthtrain
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
4h 49m
£57–258
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 37m
£86–284
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 / ...
9h 19m
£66–342
Bus
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
£39–80

Poole to Edinburgh by bus

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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 58m. 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 24m.

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