There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Northampton by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to NorthamptonLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 30m£37–126Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach ParkUk900
4h 32m£27–60Drive 139.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Northampton139.6 mi
2h 29m£35–50Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to CoventryBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Coventry to NorthamptonBirmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
4h 45m£72–202Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town CentreUk002 / ...
5h 10m£27–60
Poole to Northampton by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Northampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Northampton via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Poole and Northampton is 182 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Northampton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Poole to Northampton, including transfers.
Poole to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Northampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Northampton is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Northampton, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Northampton via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Coach Park via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 32m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Coventry to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Coventry to Northampton
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £11–16
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Northampton Town Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Northampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Northampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Northampton is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Poole to Northampton.
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