There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Stroud by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 19m£35–176Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poole to Stroudcar 86.2 mi
2h 6m£22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus X6
- Take the train from Salisbury to Stroud (Glos)train Salisbury - Worcester Foregate Street
5h 18m£51–52Bus
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalksbus 401
6h 5m£40–89
Poole to Stroud by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Stroud is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Bournemouth and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Poole and Stroud is 148 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Poole to Stroud, including transfers.
Poole to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Poole to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Stroud, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Stroud (Glos) via Bournemouth and Reading in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Merrywalks via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 5m.
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to Stroud (Glos)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Stroud (Glos)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £47–48
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1202 338420
- enquiries@morebus.co.uk
- Website
- morebus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meeting House Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.morebus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalks
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Poole to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Stroud is 87 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Poole to Stroud.
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