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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Swindon is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Swindon is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Regent Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Swindon via Basingstoke and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Poole to Swindon?

The distance between Poole and Swindon is 123 miles. The road distance is 70.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Poole to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Swindon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poole to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Swindon?

The best way to get from Poole to Swindon is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £19 - £60 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Poole to Swindon bus arrive?

Poole to Swindon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Swindon train arrive?

Poole to Swindon train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Basingstoke station.

Can I drive from Poole to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Swindon is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Poole to Swindon.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Poole to BasingstokeWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to SwindonLondon Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 35m
£38–156
Drive 70 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Poole to Swindon70 mi
1h 47m
£18–26
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Regent CircusUk044 / ...
4h 1m
£20–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meeting House LaneX6
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North StreetX5 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Street to Fleming WayX5
5h 32m

Poole to Swindon by train

142Weekly Trains

2h 35mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.2 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Swindon via Basingstoke and Reading in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Regent Circus via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 1m.

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