There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Rugby 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
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to CoventryBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 9m£31–155Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationUk061
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Road460
6h 30m£36–84Drive 146.8 mi
- Drive from Poole to Rugby146.8 mi
2h 44m£37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Poole to Woking
- Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 3Ra2
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Rugby
4h 23m
Poole to Rugby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Rugby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Rugby is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Rugby. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Rugby via Bournemouth and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Poole and Rugby is 173 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Rugby without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Poole to Rugby, including transfers.
Poole to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Rugby is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £30 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Rugby, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Coventry hourly. Tickets cost £23–140 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Clifton Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 30m.
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Train from Bournemouth to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Rugby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- 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
- £11–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Clifton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 3
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/berkshire-thames-valley
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Rugby bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Rugby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Coventry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Rugby is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Poole to Rugby.
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