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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Kent is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Kent is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Kent. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Poole to Kent?

The distance between Poole and Kent is 161 miles. The road distance is 143.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Kent without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Poole to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Kent?

The best way to get from Poole to Kent is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Poole to Kent bus arrive?

Poole to Kent bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Poole to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Poole to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Kent is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Poole to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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Poole to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Kent by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junctiontrain Poole - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 1m
£70–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to King Streetbus B23
7h 12m
£29–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3. Take the train from Bromley South to Lenhamtrain
6h 58m
£32–63
Drive 142.9 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Kentcar 142.9 mi
2h 38m
£36–51

Poole to Kent by train

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Lenham via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Dickley Wood via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and King Street in around 7h 12m.

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