There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Sleaford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
5h 9m£83–229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
10h 15m£41–100Drive 205.6 mi
- Drive from Poole to Sleafordcar 205.6 mi
3h 55m£51–74Train
- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
5h 52m£104–221Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Sleafordtrain
8h 20m£137–208
Poole to Sleaford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Sleaford is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Sleaford is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Sleaford station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Rail Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, St Mary's Way and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Sleaford via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Poole and Sleaford is 229 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Sleaford without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 9m and costs £80 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Poole to Sleaford, including transfers.
Poole to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Sleaford is to train via London which takes 5h 9m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Sleaford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Rail Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, Windsor Street, St Mary's Way, and Bus Station in around 10h 15m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Sleaford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Sleaford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Sleaford is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Poole to Sleaford.
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