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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Eltham is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Eltham?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Eltham is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £27 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Poole to Eltham?

The distance between Poole and Eltham is 127 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Eltham without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Eltham without a car is to train and line 161 bus which takes 3h 15m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Poole to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Eltham bus from?

Poole to Eltham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Eltham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Eltham is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Poole to Eltham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Poole to Eltham?

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Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 19473+ hotels available in Eltham.

Poole to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 161 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Eltham by train, 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, line 161 bus
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Eltham Church / Court Yardbus 161
3h 15m
£55–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061
5h 6m
£15–27
Drive 113.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Elthamcar 113.3 mi
2h 36m
£28–41
Bus via Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
5h 24m
£35–48

Poole to Eltham by bus and train

65Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Eltham, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Green Line Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £10–18 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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