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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Gatwick is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Gatwick is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Poole to Gatwick?

The distance between Poole and Gatwick is 134 miles. The road distance is 103.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Poole to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Gatwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Gatwick train from?

Poole to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Poole to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Poole to Gatwick bus arrive?

Poole to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Poole to Gatwick train arrive?

Poole to Gatwick train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Poole to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Gatwick is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Poole to Gatwick.

How do I get a train ticket from Poole to Gatwick?

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

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Poole to Gatwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Gatwick by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain Poole - London Waterloo / ...
2h 35m
£34–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk998 / ...
3h 39m
£22–43
Drive 103 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Gatwickcar 103 mi
2h 16m
£25–36
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Crawleytrain
4h 1m
£50–69
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
4h 50m
£41–125

Poole to Gatwick by train

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Poole to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £20–75 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 in around 3h 39m.

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